Solid start sees Pádraig Harrington in a tie for 21st at Dubai Championship
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Pádraig Harrington currently sits in a tie for 21st after shooting a four-under round of 68 during the first round of the Dubai Championship.
With round one still underway, Harrington sits five shots back of the leader Joachim Hansen, the Dane who signed for a flawless 63.
Dubliner Harrington had a steady start on the way out with nine consecutive pars, but it was on the back nine where things started to pick up.
A bogey at the par three 11th was followed by an impressive run of four birdies on the next five holes as Harrington picked up shots at 12, 14, 15 and 16.
He finished with another birdie for good measure at the par five 18th, leaving him in a good position with plenty of players still out on the course yet to complete their round.
Paul Casey shares 21st spot with Harrington after also carding a 68, with German Max Kiefer and Ahmad Skaik of the UAE keeping them company.
Jonathan Caldwell sits three shots further back after shooting a one-under 71. The Bangor man struggled a touch with consistency as five birdies on his round were nearly matched by four bogeys.
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