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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 two-shot lead at Senior Open; Ames third

GLENEAGLES, Scotland (AP) — Chasing a maiden senior major title, Darren Clarke opened a two-shot lead at the Senior British Open after the second round at Gleneagles Friday.

'Put myself in the history books' - Ernie Els urges Cameron Smith to reject LIV Golf riches

Ernie Els has urged Cameron Smith to reject the riches on offer at LIV Golf and cement his legacy in the sport. Smith produced a stunning final round on Sunday to win the Open Championship, after which he was asked about reported interest from LIV. Ad/> The Australian did not shut down the rumours, and it has been claimed his people are in talks with LIV with regard to a move that could net him a signing bonus of $125 million.

Ames shares lead with Day at Senior British Open

GLENEAGLES, Scotland (AP) — Playing with a new set of golf clubs after his own ones failed to arrive from the United States, Glen Day never expected to be a contender at the Senior British Open this week.

Padraig Harrington and Darren Clarke well placed at Senior Open Championship

Padraig Harrington and Darren Clarke are within striking distance of the summit after the opening round at the Senior Open Championship at Gleneagles.

Clarke one off Senior Open lead; Harrington starts strongly

Former Ryder Cup captains Darren Clarke and Padraig Harrington both made strong starts at the Senior Open, as Stephen Ames and Glen Day set the pace in Scotland.

'It’s crazy at the moment' - Ernie Els says LIV is not real golf but feels it has role to play

Ernie Els has said there is room for LIV Golf to operate at the end of the PGA Tour season, before players return to play “real golf.” LIV Golf has disrupted the world order, with a host of players jumping ship on the back of huge signing bonuses. Ad/> The PGA Tour has suspended players who made the move, which has driven a wedge through the game. Golf'Very poor today mentally' — Harrington unhappy despite solid start to Senior Open21 MINUTES AGO LIV is still seeking to acquire world ranking status, but Els feels that is not credible due to it being a 54-hole, no cut format.

'Very poor today mentally' - Padraig Harrington unhappy despite solid start to Senior Open at Gleneagles

Padraig Harrington played himself into contention in the Senior Open, but was not happy with how he approached the event mentally. The three-time major winner has tiptoed over the age of 50, meaning he is now eligible for senior events. Ad/> He showed his class by winning the US Senior Open earlier in the year, and is looking to back that up at Gleneagles.

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Darren Clarke slips back but birdies final hole to secure share of lead with Paul Broadhurst at Senior Open

Clarke takes two-shot lead at Senior Open; Ames third

'Put myself in the history books' - Ernie Els urges Cameron Smith to reject LIV Golf riches

Ames shares lead with Day at Senior British Open

Padraig Harrington and Darren Clarke well placed at Senior Open Championship

Clarke one off Senior Open lead; Harrington starts strongly

'It’s crazy at the moment' - Ernie Els says LIV is not real golf but feels it has role to play

'Very poor today mentally' - Padraig Harrington unhappy despite solid start to Senior Open at Gleneagles