Name: Darren Clarke holes masterful birdie chip for Shot of the Day
Uploaded: 2014-03-14T01:03:00.000Z
Duration: 25 s
Description: In the opening round of the 2014 Valspar Championship, Darren Clarke holes a 54-foot chip shot for birdie on the par-4 6th hole.

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