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Damien McGrane takes a break after six weeks on Tour treadmill in the Middle East and South Africa, and can reflect on some improving from after winning €13,012 for 27th place. Adding to the cheque earned for 22nd place in Commercial Bank Qatar Masters last month.
McGrane scrambled and putted well in South Africa, helping him reel off back-to-back rounds of three-under-par 69 at the weekend. His next scheduled outing is the Trophee Hassan II in four weeks time in Agadir, where the Meathman finished second to Michael Hoey last season.
Darren Clarke seemed to be heading for his best round on Tour in 20 months as he played his opening 13 holes in a sizzling six-under.
However, Clarke slumped into a tie for 63rd (worth €3,900) after completing his final round 69 with three bogeys, an infuriating finish to a day which promised so much.
The Ulsterman needed 31 putts on Thursday, 33 on Friday and 34 on Saturday. Even after yesterday's 29, Clarke was tied 72nd (second-last) in putts per round.
David Higgins failed to make the cut at Cooper Leaf Golf and Country Estate, along with the usually consistent Peter Lawrie.
Michael Hoey is still seeking a kick start to his season after missing another cut on Friday. He will be hoping that a return to Morocco, where he defends his title, will see a richer vein of form after his impressive win last year in Agadir.
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