| Darren Clarke |
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| HEIGHT: |
6ft 2in |
| WEIGHT: |
225 |
| BIRTH DATE: |
Aug. 14, 1968 |
| BIRTHPLACE: |
Dungannon, N. Ireland |
| RESIDENCE: |
Portrush, N. Ireland |
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| CAREER SUMMARY |
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Runner-up 1997 British Open
2 US Tour wins
9 European Tour wins
3 Ryder Cups (97, 99, 02)
Only player other than Tiger Woods to win multiple WGC events
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| THE OPEN PROFILE |
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| Clarke remains one of the most talented golfers on the planet as he continues to rack up high finishes in both America and Europe. But it is titles that the Ulsterman craves. Considered to be an expert when it comes to links-style golf, Clarke came closest to laying his hands on a major title when runner-up at this venue to Justin Leonard in 1997. He seems to be still adjusting his swing to a new slimline figure this year but it is on the greens where his downfall continues to lie. Whether the putts drop or not will decide his fate this week. |
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| FIVE-YEAR MAJORS RECORD |
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04 |
03 |
02 |
01 |
00 |
| US Masters |
MC |
28 |
20 |
24 |
40 |
| US Open |
MC |
42 |
24 |
30 |
53 |
| British Open |
- |
59 |
37 |
3 |
7 |
| US PGA |
- |
MC |
MC |
MC |
9 |
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| THE OPEN RECORD |
| 03 |
02 |
01 |
00 |
99 |
98 |
97 |
96 |
95 |
94 |
| 59 |
37 |
3 |
7 |
30 |
MC |
2 |
11 |
31 |
38 |
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| MOST RECENT TOURNAMENTS |
| 23/5/04 |
Deutsche Bank - SAP Open |
3 |
| 30/5/04 |
Volvo PGA Championship |
4 |
| 13/6/04 |
Buick Classic |
MC |
| 20/6/04 |
US Open |
MC |
| 4/7/04 |
Smurfit European Open |
59 |
| 11/7/04 |
Scottish Open |
MC |
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OPEN PROFILES