Proud Darren Clarke still putting family first

Before Darren Clarke tapped in his final putt to win the 2011 Open Championship at Royal St. George’s, he paused for a quiet moment, smiled at the realisation that his 20-year quest was finally complete, and said a few words to himself.

“It was something along the lines of, ‘You’ve done it at last,” recalled Clarke, a smile nearly as big as that day creasing his face.