Clarke slump continues

Ryder Cup partners Lee Westwood and Darren Clarke experienced hugely contrasting starts to their first rounds in the Austrian Open this morning.

Thu, 07 Jun, 2007 - 14:54
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Ryder Cup partners Lee Westwood and Darren Clarke experienced hugely contrasting starts to their first rounds in the Austrian Open this morning.

While Westwood birdied three of his first five holes, Clarke’s miserable season continued as he slumped to three over par.

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