Clarke would play at Gleneagles to secure Ryder spot

OPEN champion Darren Clarke admits he would put aside his personal opinion and play at Gleneagles next year if he needed to qualify for the Ryder Cup.

Clarke has been scathing in his criticism of the PGA Centenary Course at Gleneagles, which stages the 2014 Ryder Cup and also host the final qualifying event for Europe’s team in 2012.

And although Clarke stands by his criticism of the course, he would be prepared to play there next autumn if he needed points to make Jose Maria Olazabal’s side to defend the trophy at Medinah in Chicago.