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Hensby one shot behind Clarke in Schwab Cup playoff opener

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 03:32 · Archive

Australian golfer Mark Hensby is one shot off the lead after the opening round of the Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs in Missouri.

Mark Hensby shot six-under-par 65 to finish one stroke behind leader Darren Clarke after the opening round of the Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs at the Stifel Charity Classic in St Louis on Friday. Clarke, a 58-year-old from Northern Ireland, posted seven-under-par 64 with nine birdies including three over his last five holes, despite a double-bogey on the par-4 13th. Hensby recorded four birdies on the front nine and two on the back nine for a bogey-free round.

Americans Vaughn Taylor and Tim Petrovic sit two shots behind Clarke in tied third place. Stewart Cink is five shots back at four-under 67. The top 54 players in the standings after this week advance to the Simmons Bank Championship. Hensby currently sits 62nd and has an opportunity to move up significantly with continued strong play.

However, Hensby revealed that he has booked a trip home to Australia and does not intend to miss it, even if he advances further in the playoffs. 'I think my time's done out here,' he said. 'I've enjoyed it. I've not really – let's just say I've had enough and I want to spend time at home.'

Hensby one shot behind Clarke in Schwab Cup playoff opener
Image: The West Australian

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In this story: Mark Hensby · Darren Clarke · St Louis · Australia · Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs

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