Paddy's humor goes long way

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CHASKA, Minn. - At least Padraig Harrington still has his sense of humor.

Playing with Tiger Woods for one day can suck the life out of a player, not to mention wreak havoc on his game. Harrington's done it for three straight rounds now, and while the results aren't anything he cares to remember, he hasn't given up hope, either.

"It's not bad to have a day off. Hopefully I'll see him again on Sunday," Harrington said, drawing laughs.

In a five-way tie for second four strokes behind Woods at the PGA Championship, he's got as good a shot as anybody. Which really isn't saying much. Woods is 8-0 when leading a major after 36-holes.

"That really has to be my focus for the next 27 holes, if I can get within shouting distance with nine holes to go," Harrington said. "You just don't know, anything can happen."

Unfortunately for the Irishman, he's gotten to know that all too well in the last week.

The three-time major champion led from the start last week at Bridgestone, and he and Woods had a magnificent duel going Sunday. With a one-stroke lead and Woods in the trees on 16, Harrington appeared to be on the verge of locking up his first win since last year's PGA.

But he rushed his way into a stunning meltdown after he was put on the clock, making a triple bogey. He finished four behind Woods.

The two were paired again for the first two days at Hazeltine, and the atmosphere was much different. Wood