Clarke pips Harrington to Senior Open title
Darren Clarke held off a late charge from former Ryder Cup captain Padraig Harrington to claim a one-shot victory after a weather-delayed final round at the Senior Open.
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Darren Clarke fends off Padraig Harrington after rain delay to win Senior Open at Gleneagles
Darren Clarke held firm in difficult conditions to join some elite company with a win in the Senior Open at Gleneagles. The Northern Irishman played the best golf all week, but gave the rest of the field a chance due to a cold putter. Ad/> That remained the case on Sunday, but following a rain delay late in the afternoon, he dug in and made a birdie on 18 to become only the fourth man after Gary Player, Bob Charles and Tom Watson to win both The Open and Senior Open.
Clarke holds off Harrington surge to win Senior Open
Darren Clarke holed a 72nd hole birdie to win the Senior Open and avoid a play-off against his old Ryder Cup team-mate Padraig Harrington at Gleneagles.
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Clarke, Broadhurst tied for 9-under at Senior British Open
GLENEAGLES, Scotland (AP) — Darren Clarke's bid for a first senior major title wobbled as he lost his overnight two-shot lead at the Senior British Open and Paul Broadhurst pulled level at 9 under overall after the third round on Saturday.
Clarke ties lead, Harrington well placed at Senior Open
Darren Clarke is still in a tie for the lead heading into the final round at the Senior Open Championship in Gleneagles - while Padraig Harrington is well placed just three strokes back.
Darren Clarke slips back but birdies final hole to secure share of lead with Paul Broadhurst at Senior Open
The Senior Open is all to play for after Darren Clarke slipped back into the pack on day three at Gleneagles. Clarke began the day with a two-shot advantage and played excellent from tee to green, but his putter was ice cold — and Paul Broadhurst joined him to the top of the leaderboard. Ad/> The 2011 Open champion, Clarke has played sparkling golf all week and that continued on moving day.
Clarke takes charge at Senior Open
Darren Clarke carded a three-under 67 at Gleneagles to take the halfway lead in the Senior Open.