........ after round 3
- 9 Lara
- 8 Wall
- 7 Clarke , Dodd, Khan, Spence
- 6 Casey, Dredge, O'Hara
Wintry conditions at the K Club yesterday, saw scores rise and the field bunch. Massive Irish crowds will be cheering Darren Clarke, who will be hoping to put his off the course problems behind him and record his first European victory for several years.
There would be no more popular winner than the likeable Ulsterman, he admits to being "win rusty" but came close at the end of May in the Nissan Irish Open, finishing third. Darren plays this course well with many good finishes and a victory in 2001.
Weather forecast predicts strong winds today, which will suit DC who is a superb player in poor conditions.There will be plenty of twists and turns today and it may not take much more than -8 to win the tournament. Cigar makers everywhere will be cheering on Darren at the K Club.
We can take a very small saver on Stephen Dodd, who has discovered how to win at a late stage of his career. His first two wins, one in Ireland, came in 2005 at the age of 38. Claims that a sports psycologist has helped him conquer nerves and become a winner. Stephen has a big birthday next weekend (40) and can celebrate in style, with a good finish here.
2.5 points Darren Clarke 5.60 betfair, to win Smurfit European Open.
0.5 points Stephen Dodd 12.0 betfair,to win Smurfit European Open.
Good Luck.
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