Darren Clarke and Michael Hoey set for Russia adventure

European Ryder Cup captain Darren Clarke looks set to add another first to his illustrious playing career by travelling to Russia later this year.

Clarke is considering teeing-up in the M2M Russian Open being played on the Skolkovo course on the outskirts of Moscow in September.

The European captain will join fellow Ulster man, and former tournament winner, Michael Hoey in what will be the commencement of the year-long 2016 Ryder Cup qualifying process.