Murphy's Irish Open: Clarke off to a flyer

Darren Clarke's bid to become the first home winner of the Irish Open since 1982 got off to a fine start at Fota Island near Cork today.

Thu, 28 Jun, 2001 - 12:48

Darren Clarke's bid to become the first home winner of the Irish Open since 1982 got off to a fine start at Fota Island near Cork today.

Three birdies in a back nine 32, and then another at the 409-yard first swept the Ulsterman into a share of the lead with Australian Richard Green.

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