Clarke leaves the pack behind

Darren Clarke consolidated his lead at the rain-soaked Scottish Open in Loch Lomond today, sparking memories of his 2006 Ryder Cup heroics in similar sodden conditions.

Clarke was up to 10 under for 15 holes of his second round, with birdies on the third and fourth, leaving him four ahead of chasers Peter Hedblom of Sweden and Welshman Bradley Dredge.