Pádraig Harrington will head into the final round of the US Senior Open just one shot behind leader Stuart Cink.
Pádraig Harrington is firmly in contention heading into the final day of the US Senior Open after climbing to second place with a superb third-round performance at Scioto Country club.
The Dubliner carded a four-under-par 66, mixing six birdies with two bogeys to move to eight under for the tournament, just one stroke behind American Stewart Cink.
Harrington is chasing a third US Senior Open title and will play in the final group on Sunday ash he looks to add another major crown to his impressive senior career.
There was also a strong showing from fellow Irishman Darren Clarke, whose brilliant six-under 64 lifted him into a share of fifth place on three under overall.
Royal Portrush's Chris Devlin is also well placed heading into the closing round, sitting tied for 11th on one under par.

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