Moore merrier as Clarke dares to scrape in with late eagle

SOUTH AFRICA’S Titch Moore overcame a shaky start to lead by two shots at the halfway stage of the SAA Open at the Royal Durban Country Club.

Ireland's Ryder Cup star Darren Clarke had a pretty frustrating day, until the thought of missing the cut brought out the class in him. He sunk a 30-foot monster putt for eagle on the 18th to sneak in the back door.

Best of the Irish was Stephen Browne, who followed up his poor 78 on the opening day with a fine 67 for a 145 total. Gary Murphy is a shot furthe back on 146 after a 74 while Ciaran McMonagle and Philip Walton missed the cut.