Clarke rues putting as Poulter seals win

Darren Clarke left Madrid in his private jet today, determined to see his putting take off in the Ryder Cup at the K Club.

Sun, 17 Sep, 2006 - 18:45

Darren Clarke left Madrid in his private jet, determined to see his putting take off in the Ryder Cup at the K Club.

The Ulsterman, who was making his first competitive appearance since his wife passed away last month, again blamed his putting after closing with a level par 72 in the Madrid Open.

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