Poulter backs Clarke for captaincy

Ian Poulter has backed Darren Clarke to become Europe’s next Ryder Cup captain.

The decision on Paul McGinley’s successor at Hazeltine in 2016 will be made in January and Clarke is among the favourites for the job.

Poulter, who has played in the Ryder Cup five times with his fourth win coming at Gleneagles in September, believes Clarke would be a ‘worthy’ choice.