The world is watching

IT really doesn’t get much better than this.

As the European Tour rolls into Killarney this week for the Irish Open, presented by Discover Ireland 2011, there has never been more for this country’s golf community to celebrate, while for Ireland’s newest Major champion Darren Clarke the showpiece will constitute the continuance of an already week-long party.

“I will be in Killarney,” Clarke promised soon after hoisting the Claret Jug at Royal St George’s after his emotional Open victory. “I may not be sober for the Irish Open, but I will be in Killarney.