Harrington makes small strides

Golf: Pádraig Harrington moved in the right direction in the early stages of his second round at the €4

Golf:Pádraig Harrington moved in the right direction in the early stages of his second round at the €4.6million Northern Trust Open in Los Angeles.

Having opened with a lacklustre one-over 72, the Dubliner got back to level par with two birdies and one bogey in his first seven holes at the Riviera Country Club.

American Steve Stricker was the early clubhouse leader on 10-under par after signing for a six-under 65.

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