DARREN CLARKE PRACTICE
Irish golfer Jose Darren Clarke looks relaxed on the final practice day at the 2005 British Open golf championship on the old course of St.Andrews on Wednesday 13 July 2005. (UPI Photo/Hugo Philpott)
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Darren Clarke, the 2011 British Open champion, said Monday he withdrew from this week's Masters because of a hamstring injury.
Brandt Snedeker tied a pair of tournament records Friday in building a one-stroke lead through the second round at the 141st British Open.
The oldest golf tournament in the world begins Thursday with a series of streaks in progress at the sport's major championships.
World No. 1 Luke Donald, looking for a first major tournament title, was grouped with Phil Mickelson and Geoff Ogilvy for the first rounds of the British Open.
Three English players, including world No. 1 Luke Donald, and Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy are in the Top 10 heading into this week's British Open.
Marcel Siem shot his second straight 68 Friday and survived a weather delay to take a one-shot lead after 36 holes of the Open de France.
Christian Nilsson produced his best round of the year by three shots Thursday to take the lead after the first round of the Open de France.
James Morrison of England shot an 8-under 64 Friday and leads the BMW PGA Championship by four strokes over Luke Donald and David Drysdale.
Richard Finch won the 18th hole Friday in securing the final spot in the knockout round of the European Tour's Volvo World Match Play Championship.
Defending champion Ian Poulter was among the winners Thursday in first-day action at the European Tour's Volvo World Match Play Championship in Spain.
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