Darren Clarke makes the Open cut, but focus is on Ryder Cup contenders

Europe's Ryder Cup captain briefly enjoyed playing again.

Europe's Ryder Cup captain Darren Clarke briefly enjoyed playing again as he shot a second-round 72 to all but guarantee weekend action at the Open Championship.

The 2011 champion's one-over-par effort took him to the same score for the tournament at the midway point at Royal Troon.