Relaxed Clarke ready for business

WE’RE back in the business of playing golf. That’s Darren Clarke’s positive approach to what lies ahead over the next week or so.

He will put his personal grief and problems to one side as much as possible and is satisfied that he can contribute to Europe’s bid to retain the Ryder Cup and win it for the third time in four matches.

Fresh from his first tournament since mid-July in Madrid at the weekend, Clarke has arrived at The K Club to prepare for this fourth successive appearance in the match looking and sounding great.