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Darren Clarke to play Australian Open

Northern Ireland's Darren Clarke has been announced as the star foreign attraction in the field for the Australian Open golf championship at Royal Sydney in December.

Five-time Ryder Cup team member Clarke will take on a powerful Australian contingent including former US Open champion Geoff Ogilvy, Adam Scott, Stuart Appleby, Robert Allenby and Peter Lonard in the December 11-14 tournament.

Open organisers plan to continue the idea of a "party hole" where fans can gather and enjoy a drink and music and say they will use the par 3 17th hole.

October 14, 2008