Clarke retains victory hope

Darren Clarke was given a glimmer of hope today as he tried to prevent France’s Raphael Jacquelin running away with the Madrid Open.

Sat, 15 Oct, 2005 - 14:42
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Darren Clarke was given a glimmer of hope today as he tried to prevent France’s Raphael Jacquelin running away with the Madrid Open.

Without a victory in 237 European tour events – England’s John Bickerton picked up his first title at the 287th attempt last week – Jacquelin resumed three ahead at Club de Campo.

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