Clarke caresses first Top-10 for two years: "It's proper golf instead of just firing darts all the time"
Darren Clarke hasn't won a tour event since he claimed The Open at Royal St George's in 2011. He's also had just two top 10 finishes since then — one in China and one in Australia. But he could make it three if he finishes the job in the Emirates Australian Open in the early hours on Sunday.
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Bjorn: "If we don’t grow the tour with Asia and South Africa we’re going to struggle against the Web.com tour"
Thomas Bjorn insists that the European and Asian Tours will not be treading on the memory of the late Seve Ballesteros by ignoring his pleas and staging the inaugural Eurasia Cup in Malaysia next month.
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McIlroy turns on the style Down Under
Rory McIlroy watches the flight of an iron shot in the second round of the Emirates Australian Open. Picture: Jayne Russell/www.oneasia.asia
Rory McIlroy took advantage of the best of the weather to fire nine birdies in a second round 65 and move to within two shots of leader Adam Scott in the Emirates Australian Open.
McIlroy: "It is hard to give Adam Scott a seven-shot lead"
Rory McIlroy drove the ball well but struggled on the greens at times to slip seven shots behind Adam Scott in the Emirates Australian Open. Picture: Jayne Russell/oneasia.asia
Rory McIlroy sounded like he was bracing himself for another winless week after shooting a 69 to leader Adam Scott’s course record 62 in the first round of the Australian Open.
Erratic McIlroy 10 behind in Korea
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McIlroy two off the pace in Korea
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Late flourish by rusty McIlroy
Rory McIlroy in action in the first round of the Kolon Korea Open at Woo Jeong Hills Country Club near Cheonan, south of the capital Seoul. Picture by Paul Lakatos/OneAsiaAnother day, another double bogey.
That appears to be the pattern for Rory McIlroy, who birdied his last two holes and three of his last five to shoot a one under 70 and trail Japan tour regular Jang Ik-jae by just three shots after the first round of the Kolon Korea Open.
Cold putter condems Clarke in China
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Clarke tied for the lead in China
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Clarke makes steady start in China
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Eight events in 60 days for McIlroy
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Harrington must keep the faith
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Bangkok blowout for Harrington
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Harrington eyes Paddy's Day celebration
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McGinley parks Ryder Cup for playing time
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Harrington finds his reading glasses
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