Clarke cruising to victory in Carolina

Darren Clarke stormed into a six-shot lead at the MCI Heritage in South Carolina after a second successive 65.

Fri, 15 Apr, 2005 - 20:50

Darren Clarke stormed into a six-shot lead at the MCI Heritage in South Carolina after a second successive 65.

The Irishman began the day in third, three behind Australian Peter Lonard, but a flawless round of six birdies put him into a comfortable lead at the Harbour Town Golf Links.

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Courts Golf US PGA C’ship Place: Carolina Place: South Carolina Place: Harbour Town Golf Links Person: Clarke Person: Darren Clarke Person: Peter Lonard Person: Lonard Person: Thomas Levet Event: Masters Event: Ryder Cup Organisation: MCI Heritage

<p>PATIENCE: Rory McIlroy had to be patient during his play-off to claim the Amgen Irish Open. Pic: ©INPHO/Bryan Keane</p>

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