Westwood joins calls for Captain Clarke

Lee Westwood has added his voice to those backing Darren Clarke to be Europe's next Ryder Cup captain.

Westwood joins calls for Captain Clarke
Tue, 30 Sep, 2014 - 13:31

Lee Westwood has added his voice to those backing Darren Clarke to be Europe's next Ryder Cup captain.

World number one Rory McIlroy has already said he feels Clarke would be an ideal captain in the United States in two years' time, and the former Open champion's friend and long-time stablemate Westwood agrees.

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CourtsGolfRyder Cup 2014Place: EuropePlace: United StatesPlace: AmericaPerson: WestwoodPerson: ClarkePerson: Lee WestwoodPerson: Darren ClarkePerson: Rory McIlroyPerson: DarrenPerson: Paul McGinleyPerson: McGinleyPerson: Tom WatsonPerson: Colin MontgomeriePerson: McIlroyPerson: Luke DonaldPerson: Ian PoulterPerson: Graeme McDowellPerson: Jose Maria OlazabalPerson: MontgomeriePerson: Thomas BjornPerson: Padraig HarringtonPerson: Miguel Angel JimenezPerson: Jamie DonaldsonPerson: Seve BallesterosPerson: Nick FaldoPerson: DonaldsonPerson: Martin KaymerPerson: Soren HansenPerson: JamiePerson: Keegan BradleyEvent: Ryder CupOrganisation: Sky Sports NewsOrganisation: Gleneagles
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