Clarke flattered by Ryder Cup support

Former Open champion Darren Clarke hailed the support of some of Europe’s top players after being named 2016 Ryder Cup captain yesterday.

Clarke flattered by Ryder Cup support
Thu, 19 Feb, 2015 - 06:44

Former Open champion Darren Clarke hailed the support of some of Europe’s top players after being named 2016 Ryder Cup captain yesterday.

World number one Rory McIlroy, former US Open champion Graeme McDowell and Lee Westwood were among the players from last year’s successful team at Gleneagles to have voiced their support for Clarke,

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