Darren Clarke
# darren-clarke - Today’s News
McIlroy, McDowell and Clarke labour at PGA as Lowry leads Irish challenge
Four bogeys on the back nine blighted the world number two’s opening round.
# darren-clarke - Monday 8 April, 2013
Holiday injury forces Darren Clarke out of the Masters
Northern Ireland’s Darren Clarke has withdrawn from the Masters after he injured himself while in the Bahamas.
# darren-clarke - Thursday 10 January, 2013
Lowry, Harrington in the hunt in Durban
Thongchai Jaidee leads the Volvo Golf Champions in Durban on seven-under-par.
# darren-clarke - Saturday 29 December, 2012
Turkey shoot: the 6 biggest flops of 2012
Gobble, gobble — here’s half a dozen teams and sports stars who can chalk 2012 down to experience.
# darren-clarke - Friday 28 December, 2012
Swings and Ryder bouts: Golfing review of 2012
Gareme McDowell came close, Rory McIlroy won a major by eight strokes again and Team Europe rallied from face-down on the canvas.
# darren-clarke - Friday 21 December, 2012
Darren Clarke: Watson appointment a ‘bolt from the blue’
The Irishman says that Jose Maria Olazabal’s replacement will have to be chosen careful.
# darren-clarke - Wednesday 19 December, 2012
Hopefully I’m going to win a few Irish Opens in my career – Rory McIlroy
The world number one has targeted multiple titles in front of home crowds in Ireland.
# darren-clarke - Sunday 16 December, 2012
Popovic takes victory in Australian PGA Championship
Darren Clarke, meanwhile, finished in a share of eighth after an impressive final round.
# darren-clarke - Friday 14 December, 2012
China’s Zhang joint halfway leader of Australian PGA, Clarke on five-under
The Chinese golfer fired eight birdies and three bogeys, including a run of four consecutive birdies on the back nine.
# darren-clarke - Wednesday 12 December, 2012
Darren Clarke wrestling with swing changes
The Northern Irishman says he is “starting to feel a lot better” about his game.
# darren-clarke - Wednesday 21 November, 2012
Darren Clarke Getting His OBE At Buckingham Palace Pic Of The Day
Rumours that Queen Elizabeth asked for advice on her short game could not be confirmed.
Darren Clarke: McIlroy’s the new Tiger
“He’s an unbelievably talented kid, he’s got everything going for him. He’s world number one by quite a stretch at the moment and deservedly so.”
# darren-clarke - Thursday 11 October, 2012
Westwood favours Clarke for Ryder Cup captaincy
“He’s a major champion, he’s a very good public speaker which I think has to be taken into account, tactically very astute.@
# darren-clarke - Monday 8 October, 2012
McGinley plays it cool on Ryder Cup captaincy
Meanwhile, Rory McIlroy remains in number one spot in the latest rankings.
# darren-clarke - Tuesday 2 October, 2012
Lawrie tips Clarke for Ryder Cup captaincy
The Scottish golfer believes the Northern Irishman is one of the main candidates to lead Europe in two years’ time.
# darren-clarke - Wednesday 26 September, 2012
Photo album: 31 cracking pictures from the Ryder Cup archives
As we get set for Medinah 2012, here are some of the most iconic moments from the 38 Ryder Cup matches that have gone before us.
# darren-clarke - Thursday 16 August, 2012
Clarke, McGinley and Bjorn named as European Ryder Cup vice-captains
A fourth assistant will by named by José MarÃa Olazábal on 27 August when he reveals his two wildcard picks.
# darren-clarke - Sunday 12 August, 2012
McIlroy leads by three strokes going into final round of PGA Championship
The Northern Irish golfer carded a 67 to pull clear of the field, while Harrington and McDowell are tied in 10th place.
# darren-clarke - Friday 20 July, 2012
The Open: McIlroy and Harrington in danger of missing cut as Snedeker storms into the lead
The Northern Irish golfer is struggling to find the fairway while Padraig Harrington has moved into the red.
# darren-clarke - Thursday 19 July, 2012
# darren-clarke - Tuesday 17 July, 2012
In the swing: Irish eyes could be smiling on Sunday night
Our columnist believes it could be another Open Championship to remember for golf fans on these shores.
# darren-clarke - Monday 16 July, 2012
I never drank from Claret Jug – Clarke
‘I thought about it a few times, but I couldn’t get myself to do it.’ He may have sipped from the replica once or twice though.
# darren-clarke - Thursday 12 July, 2012
Clarke hopes form will turn for Open
The 43-year-old has since struggled for consistency since his Major win last summer. But the Irishman remains hopeful ahead of his title defence.
# darren-clarke - Thursday 5 July, 2012
Teenager Manassero in the mix at French Open
Christian Nilsson of Sweden leads, though the Italian could yet produce a surprise result.
# darren-clarke - Thursday 28 June, 2012
Irish Open FAQ: here’s everything you need to know about this year’s tournament
Here’s a quick guide as the 57th Irish Open gets underway in the picturesque Royal Portrush, County Antrim.
Irish Open 2012: 5 groups to watch at Royal Portrush today
Golf fans are in for a treat with some mouthwatering groupings as the 57th Irish Open gets underway this morning.
# darren-clarke - Wednesday 27 June, 2012
McIlroy aiming to find form at Irish Open
With the British Open less than a month away, gaining form is vital for the field at Royal Portrush this weekend.
# darren-clarke - Thursday 21 June, 2012
Sold out: Unprecedented demand for Irish Open at Royal Portrush
The tournament is being held in Northern Ireland for the first time since 1953, and the sport’s popularity is self evident.
# darren-clarke - Wednesday 30 May, 2012
The Morning Score: Wednesday
Five sporting stories that will thrill, enthrall, shock, excite and inform in equal measure.
Darren Clarke ‘raring to go’ for Irish Open, despite injury
“Everyone in Northern Ireland is counting down the hours for this championship to start, and I’m one of them.”
# darren-clarke - Monday 28 May, 2012
Clarke pulls out of US Open with injury
The British Open champion’s next appearance is likely to be at Royal Portrush as he has also decided to give the Nordea Masters a miss.
# darren-clarke - Tuesday 22 May, 2012
Emirates to sponsor Irish Open until 2014
The Dubai-based carrier will be the tournament’s official airline for the next three years.
# darren-clarke - Saturday 19 May, 2012
You betcha! Check out the top three wagers of the GAA weekend
Ewan MacKenna pencils in a handy treble ahead of the first real championship weekend of the year.
# darren-clarke - Wednesday 9 May, 2012
Darren Clarke and Bubba Watson to sit out Players Championship
US Masters champion is taking the week off to ‘bond’ with his wife and son.
# darren-clarke - Wednesday 25 April, 2012
Jimenez looks to toast Ballantine’s win
The Spaniard has more than winning on his mind.
# darren-clarke - Tuesday 24 April, 2012
In the Swing: Grace epitomises rude health of South African golf
The country rivals Northern Ireland in its ability to produce top class golfers, writes Neil Cullen.
# darren-clarke - Thursday 19 April, 2012
Follow this: Ulster dominate Irish sport’s Twitter top five
Are you one of the legions that follow Ireland’s leading sportsmen?
# darren-clarke - Saturday 7 April, 2012
Homeward Bound: Top 10 notables that missed the Masters cut
Past winners, young guns and KJ Choi … yes, K.J Choi will watch the final two rounds unfold from behind the spectator ropes.
# darren-clarke - Tuesday 3 April, 2012
I’ve seen this one before: McIlroy and Cabrera reunited at Augusta
The man in charge of the Masters pairings has a cruel, cruel sense of humour.



























































