Clarke holds lead in China

Darren Clarke is in prime position for a first win on the European Tour in five years after an impressive five-under-par 67 in the third round of the BMW Asian Open put him one stroke clear at the top of the leaderboard.

The 2006 Ryder Cup star had started the day a shot off the pace after a three-under-par 69 yesterday and he continued his good form today with some particularly impressive putting.