LOTHIANS golfer Lee Harper was in upbeat mood last night despite missing out on the £45,000 Northern Open title at Spey Valley in Aviemore, writes NICK RODGER.

OVERNIGHT leader Richard Green of Australia posted a two-over 74 to slip to two shots off the pace at the halfway point of the Irish Open.

GREG Norman might have designed the course but it gave him no edge as he bowed out of the AT&T Classic.

LPGA players will have a second chance at the second round of the Sybase Classic after heavy rain and flooding forced officials to scrap what little play took place.