Clarke: 2014 'may not be my time' for Ryder Cup captaincy

Darren Clarke, many people’s favourite to lead Europe at the next Ryder Cup, said today: “As much as I would dearly love to be captain, this may not be my time”.

The 2011 Open champion is not officially pulling out of the race yet, but it will be no surprise now if next Tuesday’s tournament committee meeting in Abu Dhabi comes down to a choice between Paul McGinley and Colin Montgomerie.