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In November 2009, after a shady episode of infidelities ended with the minor car crash heard 'round the world, golf's perennial hero experienced his tragic fall from grace. In the PGA, anarchy ensued. There have been three calendar seasons since Tiger Wo
The relationship between alcohol and sport is back under the spotlight following the publication last week of the latest study into substance abuse.This study recommends that drinks industry sponsorship of sport, and other "large public events" in Irelan
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: TV Presenter Steve Rider speaks to Golfer Darren Clarke winner of the Laureus World Comeback of the Year trophy on stage at the 2012 Laureus World Sports Awards at Central Hall Westminster on February 6, 2012 in London, England... View Photo »
The guys are going to be immensely tired ... I couldn't imagine playing. After I have played the Ryder Cup I have no chance of playing the week after.
Padraig Harrington, Graeme McDowell and Rory McIlroy at the 2010 Ryder Cup. Padraig Harrington has caused something of a stir and suggested that Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell should play for Britain at the 2016 Olympics. Golf is to be introduced to th
The prizes keep coming for Northern Ireland’s top golfers as Darren Clarke and Rory McIlroy were both winners at last night’s Laureus world sports awards. Clarke was awarded the ‘comeback of the year’ award for winning the Open Championship at the age of
The prestigious sporting awards were held in London, and the All Blacks, who were considered a likely chance considering their historic 8-7 win over France, lost out to Football club Barcelona, who dominated Europe and claimed the Champion’s League. The
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Golfer Darren Clarke poses for photographers after winning the Laureus World Comeback of the Year award at the 2012 Laureus World Sports Awards at Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre on February 6, 2012 in London, England. View Photo »
As Chubby will tell you, I have led the life of a major champion before anyway, so nothing has really changed.
GOLF: Two of sport’s ‘Oscars’ winged their way to the North as golfers Darren Clarke and Rory McIlroy were both honoured at the Laureus World Sports Awards ceremony in London. The two Ulstermen were saluted for their major-winning feats in 2011. McIlroy’
Ulstermen join select group of champions in London Northern Irish pair Rory McIlroy and Darren Clarke got their hands on yet more silverware last night at the Laureus Awards in London. The Ulstermen earned yet more recognition for their maiden major titl
Darren Christopher Clarke (born 14 August 1968) is a professional golfer from Northern Ireland who plays on both the PGA Tour and the European Tour. He was born in Dungannon, County Tyrone. He played college golf at Wake Forest University in the United States. Full Article
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Golfer Darren Clarke poses for photographers after winning the Laureus World Comeback of the Year award at the 2012 Laureus World Sports Awards at Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre on February 6, 2012 in London, England.
View Photo »LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Golfer Darren Clarke talks to the media after winning the Laureus World Comeback of the Year award at the 2012 Laureus World Sports Awards at Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre on February 6, 2012 in London, England.
View Photo »Golfer Darren Clarke poses for photographs with his award at the 2012 Laureus World Sports Awards, central London, February 6, 2012.
View Photo »LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Golfer Darren Clarke with his Laureus World Comeback of the Year trophy poses in the press room at the 2012 Laureus World Sports Awards at Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre on February 6, 2012 in London, England.
View Photo »LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Golfer Darren Clarke (3rd Left) talks to TV Presenter Steve Rider (2nd Left) before he receives his Laureus World Comeback of the Year trophy from Academy member Gary Player (R) as actor Chris Hemsworth (L) looks on on stage at the 2012 Laureus World Sports...
View Photo »LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Golfer Darren Clarke receives his Laureus World Comeback of the Year trophy from Academy member Gary Player on stage at the 2012 Laureus World Sports Awards at Central Hall Westminster on February 6, 2012 in London, England.
View Photo »Golfer Darren Clarke of Northern Ireland holds his trophy after being awarded the Laureus World Comeback of the Year at the Laureus World Sports Awards in London, Monday Feb. 6, 2012.
View Photo »Golfer Darren Clarke (L) and his partner pose for photographs as they arrive for the Laureus World Sports Awards 2012 in central London February 6, 2012.
View Photo »LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Golfer Darren Clarke and guest attend the 2012 Laureus World Sports Awards at Central Hall Westminster on February 6, 2012 in London, England.
View Photo »Golfer Darren Clarke of Northern Ireland arrives with his partner Alison for the Laureus World Sports Awards in London, Monday Feb. 6, 2012.
View Photo »ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 26: Darren Clarke of Northern Ireland walks to a green during the first round of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club on January 26, 2012 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
View Photo »ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 26: Darren Clarke of Northern Ireland with Sheikh Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan The Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (l) and Mubarak Al Muhairi (r) The Director General of the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority during the first round of the Abu Dhabi...
View Photo »ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 26: Darren Clarke of Northern Ireland hits his tee-shot on the 13th hole during the first round of The Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship at Abu Dhabi Golf Club on January 26, 2012 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
View Photo »ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 25: Darren Clarke of Northern Ireland waits on a tee during the pro-am event prior to the start of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club on January 25, 2012 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
View Photo »ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 25: Darren Clarke of Northern Ireland during the pro-am for the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club on January 25, 2012 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
View Photo »GEORGE, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 19: Darren Clarke of Northern Ireland and Charl Schwartzel of South Africa in action during the first round of the Volvo Golf Champions at The Links at Fancourt on January 19, 2012 in George, South Africa.
View Photo »GEORGE, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 18: Darren Clarke of Northern Ireland talks with golf coach Ewan Murray during the Pro-Am for the Volvo Golf Champions at The Links at Fancourt on January 18, 2012 in George, South Africa.
View Photo »ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 26: George O'Grady, Chief Executive of the European Tour (L) chats with Darren Clarke of Northern Ireland on the first tee during the first round of The Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship at Abu Dhabi Golf Club on January 26, 2012 in Abu Dhabi, United...
View Photo »PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JANUARY 06: Darren Clarke of Northern Ireland speaks during the 2012 Irish Open Press Announcement at Royal Portrush Golf Club on January 06, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland.
View Photo »PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JANUARY 06: (L-R) Arlene Foster, Tourism Minister of Northern Ireland Executive, Redmond O'Donoghue, Chairman of Failte Ireland, Darren Clarke of Northern Ireland and European Tour chief executive George O'Grady attend the 2012 Irish Open Press Announcement...
View Photo »PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JANUARY 06: Darren Clarke of Northern Ireland and European Tour chief executive George O'Grady attend the 2012 Irish Open Press Announcement on the 18th green at Royal Portrush Golf Club on January 06, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland.
View Photo »British Open Golf winner Darren Clarke (L) and George O'Grady, chief executive of the European Tour, pose on the 18th Green of Royal Portrush Golf Club during the announcement that the course will hold the 2012 Irish Open January 6, 2012.
View Photo »British Open Golf winner Darren Clarke arrives at Royal Portrush Golf Club for the announcement that the course will hold the 2012 Irish Open January 6, 2012.
View Photo »British Open Golf winner Darren Clarke juggles a golf ball with his putter on the 18th Green of Royal Portrush Golf Club during the announcement that the course will hold the 2012 Irish Open January 6, 2012.
View Photo »Open champion 2011 Darren Clarke on the putting green at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Portrush, Northern Ireland, Friday, Jan. 6, 2012. It Was announced Friday that the Irish Open golf championship will be held at Royal Portrush in June. The last time the Irish Open was held in the...
View Photo »LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Golfer Darren Clarke poses for photographers after winning the Laureus World Comeback of the Year award at the 2012 Laureus World Sports Awards at Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre on February 6, 2012 in London, England.
View Photo »The guys are going to be immensely tired ... I couldn't imagine playing. After I have played the Ryder Cup I have no chance of playing the week after.
I got a bit of (media) hysteria for enjoying myself a little too much after the Open but I wouldn't change a thing that I did
The boys that pulled me over had a photo taken with the Claret Jug
Yeah, quite a few people have dropped it
It doesn't make a difference who they are, they are just amazed to have it in their hand and I feel good that I am giving people a chance to take a look at it.
It's cyclical isn't it? The talent that's out there now with the young kids is fantastic. You've got Adam (Scott) who's played great again this year; you've got Jason Day who's a brilliant young player
It's cyclical isn't it? The talent that's out there now with the young kids is fantastic. You've got Adam (Scott) who's played great again this year; you've got Jason Day who's a brilliant young player
I had opportunities to win in the past, and I didn't take them
As Chubby will tell you, I have led the life of a major champion before anyway, so nothing has really changed.
I don't take it everywhere, we take it to special places
I haven't been down here for a few years, and I've always been quite friendly with the Aussie guys on tour... so I thought I'd come down and play
I feel like I've got to prove myself all over again
What I would say to those who criticise Rory is to ask themselves, 'What were you doing at 22?' Let's recognise he's already winning majors and growing up in public
