Now Clarke starts Major push for Royal Portrush

FIRST he brought the Claret Jug home.

Now Darren Clarke is bringing the world’s best golfers back to Royal Portrush — or as many of them as he can persuade to warm up for the British Open itself on one of the world’s greatest links.

World number two Lee Westwood is actively considering a return to Irish Open action, according to manager Chubby Chandler, after yesterday’s confirmation that the 2012 event will be played over the Dunluce links in June.