Munster’s Heineken Cup victory over Biarritz cost Darren Clarke a share of the lead going into the final round of the Nissan Irish Open.
Clarke was distracted by a giant TV screen showing the match in the hospitality area at Carton House, and missed a tap-in birdie putt on the 18th green.
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