Darren Clarke wins second successive PGA Tour Champions event

Northern Ireland’s Darren Clarke was victorious in the Mitsubushi Electric Championship in Hawaii by two strokes.
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It was Clarke’s second successive PGA Tour Champions success after he won in his last Champions Tour appearance of 2020 in Florida.

In a bogey-free final round, he shot a 64, including six birdies on the back nine as he ended the event on 21 under par at Hualalai.

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The 2011 Open winner said: “I love the Champions Tour. The guys have been so good to me out here since I’ve been out here, so welcoming.

Northern Ireland's Darren Clarke. (Photo by Chris Keane/Getty Images).Northern Ireland's Darren Clarke. (Photo by Chris Keane/Getty Images).
Northern Ireland's Darren Clarke. (Photo by Chris Keane/Getty Images).

“And the standard is so high, it’s just incredible. The guys really flat out can play. I’ve been fortunate these past couple tournaments.”

South Africa’s Retief Goosen closed with a 64 and finish second on 19 under, with American Jerry Kelly third on 17 under par.

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