Golf – Honda Classic update:Pádraig Harrington was still unable to find top gear at the €4million Honda Classic at PGA National as the three-time major winner dropped further down the leaderboard on another frustrating day in Florida.
The Dubliner squeezed into the weekend with a pair of one over 71s but has failed to make any impact on day three at the Palm Beach Gardens resort.
Harrington opened with a bogey at the first and two more came midway through his round at the ninth and 10th. The 38-year-old recorded only his second birdie of the week at the 16th to get back to two over for the day.
He eventually signed for a 72 but was well off the pace on four over - not the sort of form he’s looking for with the Masters little over a month away.
Colombia’s Camilo Villegas leads the way on 11 under midway through his round, three ahead of first round leader Nathan Green from Australia and Fiji's Vijay Singh.
Graeme McDowell remains best of the Irish just four off the lead on seven under through 13 holes.
Rory McIlroy's disappointing 75 put the 20-year-old into free fall and is now five over for the tournament.