Darren Clarke
IrelandathleteMaleb. 19697.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Darren Clarke is a professional golfer from Northern Ireland, renowned for his powerful swing and remarkable career achievements, including winning the 2011 Open Championship at Royal St George's. With a career spanning over three decades, Clarke has been a prominent figure in the golfing world, earning multiple titles on the European Tour and representing Europe in the Ryder Cup. His charismatic personality and sportsmanship have made him a beloved figure in the sport, and he continues to inspire aspiring golfers around the globe.
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Darren Clarke faced emotional challenges during the 2006 Ryder Cup after the death of his wife.
Ian Woosnam on the 2006 Ryder Cup – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-22
Darren Clarke shot a final-round 70 to finish on three-under-par overall and in a tie for eighth position.
Pádraig Harrington clinches third US Senior Open title after superb closing 66 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-06
Darren Clarke is one of the six other Irish players joining David Howard in The Open field.
Cork amateur David Howard qualifies for The Open at Royal Birkdale – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-30
Darren Clarke spiritually clinched the Ryder Cup in 2006 after an emotional week.
Shane Lowry the latest in a long line of Irish golfers to deliver when it matters at the Ryder Cup – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-01
University of the West Indies student, Darren Clarke, 21, said it was 'a step in the right direction'.
Caribbean nations launch EU-style deal to let citizens work freely across borders | Caribbean
United Kingdom· 2025-10-01
Darren Clarke is mentioned as one of the Irishmen who have produced Ryder Cup heroics.
Europe wins Ryder Cup in close victory over the U.S.
Canada· 2025-09-29
Former European Ryder Cup player Darren Clarke has previously said the idea of being paid to play in the tournament 'does not sit well' with him.
Ryder Cup 2025: Luke Donald says Europe not fuelled by money in dig at American rivalsUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-25
Darren Clarke, the brother of Michael Clarke, was also remanded in custody for a similar charge.
Man accused of burning down two 5G masts on same night in Belfast – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-13
Darren Clarke's European team had many debutants during the Ryder Cup at Hazeltine.
Europe’s Ryder Cup class of 2025 shapes up with familiar feel for US showdown – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-12
Darren Clarke became the fourth player to win both The Open and The Senior Open.
Your handy guide to sport on television – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-20
Darren Clarke is battling to make the cut at the Open Championship.
Rory McIlroy makes bright start as he chases down leaders – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-18
After his round, Darren Clarke, who hails from these parts, referred to it as 'iffy weather.'
Unpredictability reigns at the British Open as weather-related chaos causes leaderboard logjamCanada· 2025-07-18
Darren Clarke was another victim of the tough conditions at Calamity Corner during the 148th Open.
Calamity Corner shows its teeth at windswept Royal Portrush – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-17
Former champion Darren Clarke has parred the opening hole.
Shane Lowry makes good start at Royal Portrush – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-17
Darren Clarke performed the opening tee shot in 2019.
No flies on us as we look forward to new views of the Open – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-15
Darren Clarke is a contemporary of Harrington who has appeared in 43 majors.
Backed by a swing that gets stronger with age, Pádraig Harrington still believes he can beat the best – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-16
Darren Clarke is one of the Irish players already exempt into this year’s championship.
R&A ‘hopeful’ for future Portmarnock staging of The Open but says a lot of work still be done – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-23