Darren Clarke

Darren Christopher Clarke, OBE (born 14 August 1968) is a professional golfer from Northern Ireland who currently plays on the European Tour and has previously played on the PGA Tour.

The winner of 22 tournaments worldwide, Clarke is best known for winning the 2011 Open Championship at Royal St George’s, his first win in 20 years and 54 attempts!

Clarke’s victory at the 2011 Open Championship was hot on the heels of the major wins of fellow Northern Irishmen Graeme McDowell at the 2010 and Rory McIlroy at the 2011 U.S. Open, putting weight behind the theory that Northern Ireland is the Golf Capital of the World.

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