Clarke weighs in behind new captain

Despite their pre-Ryder Cup captaincy differences, Darren Clarke has quickly thrown his support in favour of 2014 European Team leader, Paul McGinley.

Clarke, the 2011 British Open champion, initially announced he would contest the captaincy. But Clarke withdrew last week and McGinley was unanimously voted in by a Players Committee.

“I just hope we can put everything behind us because the important thing is that we all get behind Paul as captain and give him as much support as we can,” said Clarke.