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ISM's Darren Clarke

Darren Clarke's US Masters Boost
Darren Clarke gave his US Masters chances a huge boost when he finished sixth among the strongest field of the season at the weekend.
Four sub-par rounds over the infamous Sawgrass course in Ponte Vedra, Florida,

saw Clarke collect £150,000 for his top 10 finish at The Players' Championship behind runaway winner Davis Love 111.
"With the season's first Major just around the corner, this was an excellent tune up," said ISM chief Chubby Chandler of his top-ranked player. "I said before the start of the season that this was going to be a big season for Darren and I am convinced my prediction will be correct.
"There is an inner belief and confidence in Darren that we have not always detected in the past. If his putter can behave itself on the slick Augusta greens then who knows what might happen. He already has one top 10 finish at The Masters and I would not be the least bit surprised if he has his best- ever week there".
Clarke is just happy to be striking the ball from the middle of the club. "Things are going well for me at the moment and if I can get just a little more luck with my putter then I will be looking for a very good week at The Masters," he said.


15th March 2003
by Martin Hardy on behalf of ISM


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