PGA invite boosts Clarke's Ryder Cup hopes

Darren Clarke’s hopes of playing his way back into the Ryder Cup team – and forcing captain Colin Montgomerie into finding another assistant – have received a huge boost.

Currently 21st on the points table but with a chance of moving into the all-important top nine at this week’s 3 Irish Open in Killarney, Clarke has been invited to the US PGA Championship for the second year running.