Darren Clarke biding time on Ryder Cup vice-captain decision

Darren Clarke has fired a first pre-Hazeltine salvo insisting he would not insult any European Ryder Cup aspiring player by inviting them to become a vice-captain until after next April’s Masters.

Clarke put himself in direct contrast with USA rival team captain Davis Love 111 who recently announced the appointment of three further vice-captains, including Tiger Woods, to make up his full complement of five vice-captains.

However Love 111 quickly surprised many observers in choosing Jim Furyk, who is currently lying 10th on the USA Team points table and already two spots from qualifying for a 10th straight Ryder Cup. .