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28/06/2001
CLARKE OPENS QUEST FOR IRISH WIN
DARREN Clarke's bid to win this year’s Irish Open in Cork suffered a severe blow towards the end of his first round at Fota Island.
Clarke, who is aiming to become the first Irish winner since 1982, is also bidding to finish higher than his previous best of 15th place. However, after a good front nine, Clarke was hampered by consecutive bogeys on the 16th and 17th holes, resulting in a one-under-par 70.
Three birdies in a back nine and then another at the 409-yard first had swept the Dungannon man into the joint-lead on four-under. However, he then dropped a shot at the second hole and lay three-under after 13.
Others contenders in the £1 million event included Colin Montgomerie who was among the later starters, while Jose Maria Olazabal recovered well from a disappointing start to shoot 69. Fellow Irish compatriot Eamonn Darcy, meanwhile, shot a superb six-under-par 65. (MB)
Clarke, who is aiming to become the first Irish winner since 1982, is also bidding to finish higher than his previous best of 15th place. However, after a good front nine, Clarke was hampered by consecutive bogeys on the 16th and 17th holes, resulting in a one-under-par 70.
Three birdies in a back nine and then another at the 409-yard first had swept the Dungannon man into the joint-lead on four-under. However, he then dropped a shot at the second hole and lay three-under after 13.
Others contenders in the £1 million event included Colin Montgomerie who was among the later starters, while Jose Maria Olazabal recovered well from a disappointing start to shoot 69. Fellow Irish compatriot Eamonn Darcy, meanwhile, shot a superb six-under-par 65. (MB)
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