Tag: Darren Clarke

McIlroy, McDowell and Clarke set to receive the honour from the Causeway Coast and Glens Council

Bernhard Langer continued his historic dominance of over-50s golf by winning The Senior Open for a record fourth time

Clarke now finds himself four shots back after posting a three-over par 73 that leaves him in a tie for ninth at minus-one heading into Sunday’s final round.

"The way my swing feels and the way I'm striking the ball, I'm very pleased," said Clarke who's just two shots off top spot at Royal Lytham & St Annes

"I came off the 18th green, probably as low as I've ever felt coming off the golf course,” Clarke said of his 36th hole 7 at Portrush last week

Darren Clarke is relishing his return to Royal Lytham & St Annes as the 2011 Open Champion prepares for his first appearance at The Senior Open

Darren Clarke was full of praise for amateur partner, James Sugrue while the veteran was plenty happy with his own efforts on day one at Portrush

“Will there be tears? No," said Clarke. "I’ll just be very proud that we have it back here in Northern Ireland. It’s going to be an amazing tournament”

Darren Clarke will have the honour of teeing off on Thursday at the start of the 148th Open Championship at Royal Portrush

Clarke was already a winner this week having received the Walter Hagen Ambassador of the Game Award presented by The Country Club of Rochester,