Northern Irish professional golfer who won The Open Championship in 2011 and captured multiple PGA Tour and European Tour victories during his career
Darren Clarke is a Northern Irish golfer who won one of golf's most emotional Major championships when he claimed The Open Championship at Royal St George's in 2011, just six years after the death of his first wife Heather to cancer. A beloved figure in European golf for his passionate Ryder Cup performances, Clarke has been one of the game's most colourful and loveable characters. He captained Europe at the 2016 Ryder Cup.
2011 Open Championship victory at Royal St. George's
How They Played
Powerful driver with strong short game and competitive spirit
Lasting Impact
Popular Northern Irish golfer who captured his major championship at age 42
Career Honours
- The Open Championship 2011
- Ryder Cup 2004 (Europe)
- Ryder Cup 2006 (Europe)
- World Golf Championships-NEC Invitational 2003
- BMW Asian Open 2002
- Benson & Hedges International Open 2000
- English Open 1999
- Loch Lomond World Invitational 1997
- Alfred Dunhill Cup 1997 (Ireland)
- German Open 1996