Darren Clarke to play in Vietnam spectacular

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Ho Tram, Vietnam: Ryder Cup captain and 2011 Open Champion Darren Clarke announced today he will play in the inaugural Ho Tram Open, a US$1.5 million Asian Tour event scheduled to take place from December 3-6 at the critically acclaimed Bluffs Ho Tram Strip on Vietnam’s spectacular south-central coast.

 

Clarke, who has won 22 tournaments worldwide — including the 2011 Open Championship at Royal St. George’s — and participated in seven Ryder Cups, cited the increasing popularity of golf in Vietnam and the vision of Ho Tram Strip as reasons for wanting to compete in the highly anticipated tournament.

 

“All I keep hearing is that the resort and golf course are nothing short of world-class,” said Clarke. “When I heard more about what the promoters were looking to achieve, it made the decision even easier. It's going to be a great week for everybody with plenty of good golf, excitement and entertainment.”