Clarke hits another mediocre game at the K Club

Another mediocre performance by defending champion Darren Clarke didn't please the Dungannon-born man. He was out in the morning rain and first covered the back nine in one-under 36 with two birdies on his card. On the way in he birdied the 2nd and 4th holes but suffered double-bogey six at the 7th hole where he was in water.

"I thought I played well today but played didn't score. I was punished for my bad shots," he said.