Clarke finds it rough going at Wentworth

Darren Clarke will be at Walton Heath on Monday week doing something he has not had to do since 1995 – taking part in a qualifying event for a major.

Needing a top-two finish in the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth to climb back into the world’s top 50 and earn an exemption for the United States Open next month, the Ryder Cup star crashed out on four over par after a second round 76 yesterday.