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Harrington wins Shot and Golfer of the Year
21/11/08 11:22 Filed in: Irish Golf Desk
The stunning full colour publication has been an integral part of The European Tour for the past two decades and the 21st edition once again captures all the excitement and emotion of a momentous and historic year as well as celebrating the phenomenal growth of the Tour since 1988.
In addition to Harrington’s achievement, the 21st Edition of the Yearbook also highlights Trevor Immelman’s triumph in the Masters Tournament at Augusta National as well as Robert Karlsson’s momentous feat in becoming the first Swedish golfer to win The European Tour Order of Merit and The Harry Vardon Trophy. Read More...
Garcia wins Shot of the Month for October
19/11/08 13:05 Filed in: Irish Golf Desk
Garcia, seeking his first victory on European soil in three years, had seen a four shot overnight lead evaporate by the sixth hole on the final day in Spain as Peter Hedblom of Sweden roared into title contention. Read More...
McIlroy continues rankings rise
17/11/08 17:05 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2008
The Holywood teenager, 19, jumped 17 places 63rd in the world thanks to his fourth place finish in the Barclays Singapore Open and is now just two places behind his mentor.
If he remains inside top 64 until February 23, McIlroy will tee it up in the Accenture Match Play Championship in Arizona. But he has his sights set on finishing the year inside the world’s top 50 and booking his ticket to Augusta National. Read More...
Clarke goes belly up
17/11/08 14:54 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2008
The Ulsterman, 40, is furious over his lack of success on the greens and plans to spend the next fortnight experimenting with the long putters in the 200-strong collection in his garage.
He groaned: “I'm just fed up struggling with my putting and I'm fed up talking about how bad I'm putting so that's why I'm going to get the belly putter out of storage and give it another go.
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Harrington curses his luck in Singapore
16/11/08 12:22 Filed in: Irish Golf Desk
In contrast to his Majors wins at Royal Birkdale and Oakland Hills, the Dubliner made two crucial mistakes coming down the stretch and was forced to settle for second place alongside Ernie Els in his final event of 2008 with Rory McIlroy tied for fourth.
The Irishman, 37, can look back on an incredible season following his wins in the Open and the US PGA this summer and will be voted European Tour Player of the Year for the second year in a row at a function in London next month.
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Harrington makes his move in Singapore
15/11/08 12:30 Filed in: Irish Golf Desk
The three-time Major winner had six birdies in a sensational third round effort, coming home in 31 to set the 54-hole target at four-under par.
Thailand's Chapchai Nirat holed a pitching wedge from 118 yards for an eagle at the par-four 11th to move to the top of the leaderboard on nine under par and then parred the 12th before darkness brought the third round to an end.
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McIlroy targets Masters before millions
14/11/08 16:53 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2008
But the Holywood teenager, 19, is more interested in earning a priceless US Masters invite with a top finish in the weather-affected Asian Tour event.
Just two shots behind leaders Ernie Els and Simon Dyson on four-under par after a second round 68, McIlroy said: “It's a fantastic achievement and of course, it's a lot easier than it was a decade ago.
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McIlroy nears million euro milestone
13/11/08 10:09 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2008
But the Holywood idol, 19, is more interested in points than prize money as he continues his meteoric rise up the world rankings.
Up more than 150 spots this year to 80th in the world, McIlroy wants to clinch his place in the exclusive top-50 club by leaving Major winners like Padraig Harrington, Ernie Els and Phil Mickelson trailing in his wake this week. Read More...
Clarke set for rankings charge
05/11/08 15:38 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2008
The Ulsterman, 40, tees it up in the HSBC Champions in Shanghai ranked 62nd in the world and guaranteed starts in two of next season’s majors.
But with the Singapore, Australian and South African Opens to come, he plans to book his spot in the Masters and the US PGA by finishing the season back where he believes he belongs. Read More...
Valderrama is Valhalla for a day
02/11/08 15:59 Filed in: The Irish Times
While the diminutive Dane Kjeldsen avenged last season’s play-off defeat by clinching an impressive two-stroke victory in the weather-ravaged final edition of the Volvo Masters, Karlsson rounded off a season of incredible consistency when he became the first Swede to lift the coveted Harry Vardon Trophy. Read More...
Clarke has hope for Irish Open
20/10/08 10:05 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2008
The early indications are that luxurious Luttrellstown Castle - owned by a consortium of Irish millionaires led by racing tycoon McManus - is available to host the ailing event from 14-17 May.
The five star Dublin venue, where David and Victoria Beckham married in 1999, was bought for an estimated €200 million by the Sloane Capital property group led by McManus, John Magnier and Limerick property mogul Aidan Brooks two years ago.
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Clarke heading Down Under
14/10/08 23:01 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2008
Darren Clarke is heading “Down Under” so he can get back on top in 2009.
The Ulsterman, 40, will return to Australia for the first time in 11 years when he tees it up in the Australian Open at Royal Sydney from December 11-14.
It’s all part of a hectic, end-of-season schedule designed to catapult him into the world’s top 50 by Christmas and into all of next year’s Majors. Read More...
The Ulsterman, 40, will return to Australia for the first time in 11 years when he tees it up in the Australian Open at Royal Sydney from December 11-14.
It’s all part of a hectic, end-of-season schedule designed to catapult him into the world’s top 50 by Christmas and into all of next year’s Majors. Read More...
Clarke admits his mental frailties
08/10/08 10:27 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2008
The Ulsterman, 40, has no problem admitting that he is too much a perfectionist and lacks the mental strength of triple Major winner Harrington.
But he reckons he’s now far less likely to see red on the golf course and believes his new-found patience will pay dividends as he battles his way back to the top of the game.
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Storming finish for Harrington at Kingsbarns
02/10/08 20:13 Filed in: Irish Golf Desk
Padraig Harrington produced a brilliant finish to rescue his hopes of a third Dunhill Links Championship and his second Order of Merit title.
He was level par after 12 holes, good enough only for a share of 90th place but then birdied five of his last six holes to card a five-under-par 67, three off the lead held by Ryder Cup team-mate Soren Hansen and England's Ross Fisher. Read More...
He was level par after 12 holes, good enough only for a share of 90th place but then birdied five of his last six holes to card a five-under-par 67, three off the lead held by Ryder Cup team-mate Soren Hansen and England's Ross Fisher. Read More...
Clarke nurses wildcard hangover
01/09/08 22:08 Filed in: Irish Golf Desk
Darren Clarke was suffering from a raging Ryder Cup wildcard hangover yesterday. Read More...
Fuming Harrington erects wall of silence
01/09/08 22:04 Filed in: Irish Golf Desk
Fuming Padraig Harrington last night erected a Ryder Cup wall of silence as controversy raged over Nick Faldo’s shock decision to pick Ian Poulter ahead of Darren Clarke. Read More...
Irish Ryder Cup stars disappointed in Faldo
01/09/08 00:39 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2008
Ryder Cup veterans Des Smyth and Christy O'Connor Jnr are "surprised" and "disappointed" that Nick Faldo snubbed Darren Clarke for Valhalla wild card. Read More...
Clarke vows to make 2010 Ryder Cup team
31/08/08 19:43 Filed in: Irish Golf Desk
Darren Clarke has vowed to bounce back from his Ryder Cup wildcard snub and win his sixth cap at Celtic Manor in 2010. Read More...
Clarke and Monty unhappy with Poulter pull-out
27/08/08 20:41 Filed in: Irish Golf Desk
Ian Poulter's decision to rely on a Ryder Cup wild card rather than play at Gleneagles this week does not appear to have gone down well with other players. Read More...
Experience the ace in Clarke's sleeve
25/08/08 19:03 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2008
Veteran Darren Clarke has urged Ryder Cup skipper Nick Faldo to pick him for his vast experience. Read More...
Bumper year for Irish golf
25/08/08 13:09 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2008
Darren Clarke’s amazing KLM Open victory brought Ireland’s victory haul this year to an incredible 13. Read More...
Clarke goes wild in Holland
24/08/08 17:44 Filed in: Irish Golf Desk
Darren Clarke hauled himself into The Ryder Cup reckoning with a superb four stroke victory over Paul McGinley at The KLM Open, with Henrik Stenson taking third place at Kennemer Golf and Country Club. Read More...
Motown blues for Irish stars
08/08/08 11:56 Filed in: Irish Daily Star
Padraig Harrington and Darren Clarke suffered the Motown blues in the second round of the US PGA Championship at Oakland Hills. Read More...
Ryder Cup blow for Clarke
08/08/08 11:52 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2008
Darren Clarke suffered a massive blow to his Ryder Cup chances when he crashed out of the US PGA at Valhalla.
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Clarke back with the big boys
06/08/08 17:59 Filed in: Irish Daily Star
Darren Clarke is back with the big boys and determined to battle Padraig Harrington for US PGA glory at Oakland Hills. Read More...
Darren inspired by Open winner Harrington
06/08/08 01:37 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2008
Darren Clarke says that Padraig Harrington’s Open victory has inspired him to work even harder to get back to the top.
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Clarke prepares for 40th
05/08/08 13:20 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2008
Darren Clarke plans to let his hair down with a massive 40th birthday knees up in Donegal next week. Read More...
US PGA diary - Tuesday
05/08/08 13:18 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2008
Darren Clarke plans to celebrate his 40th birthday next week by going on the beer in Donegal. Read More...
Clarke must slay the Monster
04/08/08 13:16 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2008
Darren Clarke has defeated his share of demons in a rollercoaster career. Read More...
Clarke handed Ryder Cup lifeline
28/07/08 16:19 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2008
Darren Clarke got a massive Ryder Cup boost when he was handed a late invitation for next week’s US PGA at Oakland Hills. Read More...
Harrington misses cut in Wales
30/05/08 01:37 Filed in: Irish Golf Desk
The Wales Open will resume tomorrow with a little-known Australian eyeing the main prize and with its star attraction nowhere to be seen. Read More...
Faldo praise for Clarke and McDowell
21/05/08 09:32 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2008
Ryder Cup skipper Nick Faldo is delighted to see Darren Clarke come back to winning form. Read More...
How the Irish fared: Round four
18/05/08 20:57 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2008
Gary Murphy was the leading Irishman for the second time since Portmarnock in 2003 thanks to a superb final round 69.
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Irish Open nightmare for Clarke
17/05/08 00:46 Filed in: Sunday World
Darren Clarke’s Irish Open dreams were smashed by a nightmare triple bogey eight as Bradley Dredge got his revenge on Adare Manor’s treacherous 18th. Read More...
Clarke suffers 18th hole nightmare
17/05/08 00:45 Filed in: Irish Mail on Sunday
Darren Clarke’s Irish Open hopes suffered a crushing reverse when he racked up a nightmare triple bogey eight on Adare Manor’s treacherous par-five 18th to fall six behind leader Bradley Dredge. Read More...
McGinley and Clarke slam Adare Manor monster
15/05/08 20:38 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2008
Paul McGinley slammed Adare Manor as a monster - but it didn’t frighten Peter Lawrie. Read More...
Clarke targets sixth Ryder Cup
14/05/08 20:06 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2008
Darren Clarke reckons Padraig Harrington launched Ireland's amazing tournament winning streak. Read More...
Rangers fans rent Clarke's jet
14/05/08 20:02 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2008
Rangers fans Alastair Forsyth and Marc Warren jetted off to Manchester for last night's UEFA Cup final - in Darren Clarke's plane. Read More...
Clarke and McDowell shun US Open qualifier
13/05/08 19:59 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2008
Darren Clarke and Graeme McDowell have pulled out of US Open qualifying in a bid to make this year's Ryder Cup team. Read More...
Clarke refuses to settle for Nick pick
05/05/08 23:45 Filed in: The Irish Examiner
Darren Clarke knows what he likes - boys toys like his Lamborghini Murcielago, the new Hummer-style golf cart he drives to the range at Queenwood, his iPhone, the private jet he co-owns with Lee Westwood, pints of Guinness and even the odd fag. Read More...
Lawrie breaks his duck in Seville
04/05/08 18:45 Filed in: Irish Golf Desk
Dubliner Peter Lawrie finally became a European Tour winner at the 175th attempt - and made it three Irish wins in a row.
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Lawrie chasing another Irish Tour win in Seville
03/05/08 23:20 Filed in: Irish Golf Desk
Castleknock's Peter Lawrie is on course to become the fourth Irish tour winner this season after a 68 left him tied for sixth at the Spanish Open. Read More...
Lawrie chasing red-hot Garrido in Seville
02/05/08 12:03 Filed in: Irish Golf Desk
Peter Lawrie must bridge a nine-stroke gap on home favourite Ignacio Garrido at the Spanish Open in Seville. Read More...
Lawrie beats jet-lag with scorching Seville finish
01/05/08 20:38 Filed in: Irish Golf Desk
Castleknock's Peter Lawrie overcame jet-lag and a slow start to fire a superb 68 in the Spanish Open and set up a third successive Irish tour win. Read More...
Clarke reveals family joy
01/05/08 11:22 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2008
Darren Clarke has revealed how his son Tyrone ran three times around the back garden to celebrate his dad's first European Tour win for five years. Read More...
McDowell tips Clarke for Ryder Cup comeback
28/04/08 10:50 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2008
Europe needs Darren Clarke to ride his new wave of confidence to the gates of Valhalla for his sixth Ryder Cup cap. Read More...
Clarke emerges from black hole with Shanghai victory
27/04/08 14:04 Filed in: Irish Golf Desk
Darren Clarke holed a monster 40-foot birdie putt at the 18th to win the BMW Asian Open and complete a fairytale return from the "black hole" of despair to the winner's circle. Read More...
Clarke on the brink of comeback victory
26/04/08 15:32 Filed in: Sunday Times
Just over a year ago, Darren Clarke glared from a sofa in Portugal, looked his inquisitors firmly in the eye and declared: “I’m no quite b*****d yet, you know.” Looks as though he was right. Read More...
Shanghai surprise as Clarke putts well again
25/04/08 16:51 Filed in: Irish Golf Desk
Darren Clarke showed Greg Norman he can still putt as he moved into contention for his first tournament victory since 2005 in the BMW Asian Open. Read More...
McGrane comes back to earth
24/04/08 23:01 Filed in: Irish Golf Desk
Damien McGrane came back to earth with a bump following his Volvo China Open win when double bogeyed his opening hole in the BWM Asian Open. Read More...
McIlroy off his greens in Portugal
06/04/08 20:24 Filed in: The Irish Examiner
Rory McIlroy had a nightmare day on the greens as Gregory Bourdy smashed David Howell’s comeback dreams with a play-off win in the Estoril Portuguese Open. Read More...
McIlroy in with chance in Estoril
05/04/08 15:03 Filed in: Sunday Independent
Rory McIlroy hopes he can rediscover the kind of form that helped him shoot a course record 61 at Royal Portrush less than three years ago when he attempts to bridge a six-shot gap on leader Gregory Bourdy and win his maiden European Tour title at the Estoril Portuguese Open. Read More...
McIlroy looking for big finish in Portugal
04/04/08 11:29 Filed in: The Irish Examiner
Rory McIlroy believes he can still contend for the Estoril Portuguese Open after signing off with an eagle three at sun-scorched Oitavos Dunes. Read More...
Three-putts kill Clarke charge in Estoril
03/04/08 11:25 Filed in: Irish Independent
Darren Clarke’s mood wasn’t quite as black as his outfit or the well-thumbed leather notebook where he’s been jotting down his golfing secrets for the past 15 years.
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Clarke and McIlroy fuming at the finish
03/04/08 11:23 Filed in: Irish Golf Desk
Ulstermen Darren Clarke and Rory McIlroy were fuming after poor finishes left them trailing in the Estoril Portuguese Open. Read More...
Clarke does a Wobbly
01/04/08 18:04 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2008
Darren Clarke must regain his putting touch if he’s to end his wobbly run of form and charge back up the world rankings.
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McIlroy five shots adrift in Marbella
28/03/08 18:52 Filed in: Irish Golf Desk
Rory McIlroy ended the second day of the Andalucia Open on Friday five shots behind joint leaders, Swede Peter Hedblom and Australian Matthew Millar. Read More...
McIlroy starts well
27/03/08 19:59 Filed in: Irish Golf Desk
Rory McIlroy got the fast start he has been seeking all season when he opened with a 68 in the Open de Andalucia near Marbella. Read More...
Clarke set for Ryder Cup push
25/03/08 11:05 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2008
Darren Clarke wants to turn his topsy-turvy world the right way up again by grabbing his sixth Ryder Cup cap this season. Read More...
Clarke deal with Barclays is safe
19/03/08 08:11 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2008
Phil Mickelson's mega-move to sponsors Barclays won't affect Darren Clarke's deal with the banking giants.
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Clarke boost for Foundation duo
11/03/08 10:16 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2008
Darren Clarke put his Malaysian Open disappointment behind him by announcing good news for two Irish starlets.
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Clarke wants the eye of the Tiger
05/03/08 13:04 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2008
Darren Clarke played with the King of Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur this week.
But his big ambition is to get back to his best and take on the King of golf himself - Tiger Woods.
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McGrane heads McDowell in Indian Masters
08/02/08 16:02 Filed in: Irish Golf Desk
Irish duo Damien McGrane and Graeme McDowell surged to the top of the pile at the EMAAR-MGF Indian Masters in Delhi. Read More...
Els and Clarke to bounce back
06/02/08 14:53 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2008
Darren Clarke and Ernie Els are hoping to bounce back from their Dubai disappointments in the EMAAR-MGF Indian Masters.
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Clarke set for Tiger date in Dubai
25/01/08 17:51 Filed in: Irish Golf Desk
Darren Clarke has confirmed he will join a strong field, led by world number one Tiger Woods, Ernie Els and defending champion Henrik Stenson, for the Dubai Desert Classic at the Emirates Golf Club from January 31 to February 3. Read More...
McGinley ninth as Kaymer wins in Abu Dhabi
20/01/08 16:00 Filed in: The Irish Examiner
As Germany's Martin Kaymer took a giant step towards superstardom with a four-stroke, wire-to-wire victory in the Abu Dhabi Championship, Ireland's Paul McGinley was far from satisfied with his first top-10 finish for 15 months
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Pain in the neck for Harrington
18/01/08 16:55 Filed in: The Irish Examiner
Painful memories of the 2002 US PGA Championship came back to haunt Padraig Harrington as he required on-course treatment on his neck to get through the second round of the Abu Dhabi Championship. Read More...
Woods predicts Clarke revival
14/01/08 17:02 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2008
Tiger Woods got it spot on.
After hearing of Darren Clarke's first top five finish for 18 months in December's South African Open, the world No 1 predicted big things for his Irish pal and his two young boys in 2008.
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After hearing of Darren Clarke's first top five finish for 18 months in December's South African Open, the world No 1 predicted big things for his Irish pal and his two young boys in 2008.
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Clarke fourth in Joburg Open
13/01/08 18:27 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2008
Darren Clarke is back in business again after clinching his second top-five finish on the trot in South Africa.
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Clarke in contention in South Africa
12/01/08 16:32 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2008
Darren Clarke follow his second round 65 with a battling 67 to lie just three shots off the pace entering the final round of the Joburg Open.
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Clarke blasts back with 65 in Joburg
11/01/08 16:25 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2008
Darren Clarke blasted his lowest round for 19 months to scorch into contention for the Joburg Open in South Africa.
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Clarke struggles in Joburg Open
10/01/08 10:52 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2008
Darren Clarke was hopping mad after opening with a two over par 73 in the Joburg Open in South Africa.
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Royal Trophy loss is Ryder gain
03/01/08 17:49 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2008
Paul McGinley and Darren Clarke will get an extra chance to earn vital Ryder Cup points following the postponement of next week's Royal Trophy in Bangkok.
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Clarke boost in South Africa
16/12/07 16:29 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Darren Clarke got a massive Christmas boost with his first top-ten finish for 18 months in the South African Airways Open.
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Clarke survives gale
13/12/07 16:22 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Darren Clarke survived gale force conditions to lead the Irish challenge in the South African Airways Open.
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Clarke optimistic on future
12/12/07 16:14 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Darren Clarke is convinced that he is about to finish his disastrous 2007 season on a high.
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Clarke lays foundations
16/11/07 23:18 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Darren Clarke will put 16 starlets through their paces when he host his annual Darren Clarke Foundation Champions’ Weekend at Moyvalley today.
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Clarke trails Cabrera
04/11/07 22:15 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
US Open champion Angel Cabrera held off Vijay Singh to win the Barclays Singapore Open by a shot.
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Darren needs time to mourn
26/10/07 22:02 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Christy O'Connor Jnr believes Darren Clarke must finish mourning before he can compete.
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Clarke ends European season on low
19/10/07 01:04 Filed in: The Irish Times
As the massive hitting Argentinian Daniel Vancsik took control of the Portugal Masters with a superb second round 66, Darren Clarke was already packing his bags and taking stock of the worst season of his 17-year European Tour career.
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Catch 22 for Darren
05/10/07 15:39 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Darren Clarke is facing a Catch 22 that has left his manager Chubby Chandler wondering what the future really holds for the big Ulsterman
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Harrington has words of wisdom for Clarke
01/10/07 16:07 Filed in: Golf World
Open champion Padraig Harrington insists that Darren Clarke will only turn the corner when he learns how to selfishly separate family life from the cut-throat world inside the ropes.
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McGinley backs Clarke comeback
01/10/07 16:06 Filed in: Golf World
Paul McGinley has been closer to Darren Clarke than almost anyone over the past decade and probably the man best qualified to assess his friend's chances of emerging from the golfing equivalent of the Mariana Trench - the world's deepest hole in the ground.
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Clarke reflects on year to forget
01/10/07 15:52 Filed in: Golf World
By Brian Keogh
MORNING DEW lies sparkling on the practice range at Gut Lärchenhof on the outskirts of Cologne when Darren Clarke strides into view, a beacon in bright orange. It’s Pro-Am day in the Mercedes-Benz Championship but long before the amateurs start hacking lumps out of the turf, Clarke and his entourage are soon hard at it.
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MORNING DEW lies sparkling on the practice range at Gut Lärchenhof on the outskirts of Cologne when Darren Clarke strides into view, a beacon in bright orange. It’s Pro-Am day in the Mercedes-Benz Championship but long before the amateurs start hacking lumps out of the turf, Clarke and his entourage are soon hard at it.
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Caddying for Darren Clarke
01/10/07 15:50 Filed in: Golf World
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Chubby Chandler - man with the midas touch
14/09/07 19:41 Filed in: Golf Digest Ireland
Confidence, talent and Chubby Chandler. Add them all together and you have a walking, talking wad of cash just waiting to be spent.
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Clarke reflects on year from hell
11/09/07 12:26 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Darren Clarke has revealed how his year from hell has made him realise how lucky he really is.
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Nightmare start to Ryder Cup for Clarke
06/09/07 19:59 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Darren Clarke got his 2008 Ryder Cup campaign off to a nightmare start in Switzerland.
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Clarke starts 2008 Ryder Cup bid
05/09/07 20:08 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Darren Clarke will kick-start his 2008 Ryder Cup campaign alongside two of his K Club team mates in Switzerland today.
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Monty rap for Clarke
31/08/07 20:43 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Darren Clarke took a rap over the knuckles from Colin Montgomerie for his criticism of Gleneagles as a Ryder Cup venue.
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Duo hit comeback trail
28/08/07 20:52 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Darren Clarke and David Higgins will hit the comeback trail in this week’s Johnnie Walker Championship at Gleneagles.
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Darren must break family ties
24/08/07 00:53 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Darren Clarke is about to begin a four-week ‘home’ run that could signal the end of his year-long golfing nightmare.
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Clarke slams Gleneagles
23/08/07 20:46 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Darren Clarke slammed Gleneagles as a Ryder Cup venue after crashing eight shots off the pace in the Johnnie Walker Championship.
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Clarke inspired by Harrington win
30/07/07 14:09 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Darren Clarke watched Padraig Harrington’s Open victory and insisted: Now it’s my turn to make it happen.
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The arrows and the indian
24/07/07 11:59 Filed in: Golf Digest Ireland
Is your anorak fitting snugly? Then we will begin.
In June last year, Memphis-based True Temper Sports Inc. announced its acquisition of Royal Precision Inc. So far so good. Big dog eats little dog in the golf shaft manufacturing world.
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In June last year, Memphis-based True Temper Sports Inc. announced its acquisition of Royal Precision Inc. So far so good. Big dog eats little dog in the golf shaft manufacturing world.
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Clarke tips McIlroy for Majors
22/07/07 12:24 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Darren Clarke believes Rory McIlroy can match Tiger Woods and become a major winner.
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Clarke out as Rory gets silver
20/07/07 12:32 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Darren Clarke crashed out of the Open with a horror finish as Rory McIlroy became Ireland's first Silver Medallist for 49 years.
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Clarke avoids Open disaster
19/07/07 12:39 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Pink panther Darren Clarke produced a stunning comeback avoid first round ‘dazzaster’ at punishing Carnoustie.
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Rory can make Open cut
17/07/07 12:52 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Darren Clarke is putting his money where his mouth is and backing Rory McIlroy to make the cut in his first major.
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Clarke feels like rookie
17/07/07 12:52 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Happy hooker Darren Clarke says he feels like a rookie again.
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Ireland's Magnificent Seven
16/07/07 18:58 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
On the silver screen they were seven - and they fought like seven hundred.
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Clarke at low ebb
02/07/07 10:31 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
No-one really knows what he's going through but friend and foe alike are rooting for Darren Clarke.
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More pain for Darren
21/06/07 10:37 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Darren Clarke's nightmare run continued when he opened with a two over par 72 in the $6 million Travelers Championship in Connecticut.
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US bagman for Clarke
20/06/07 10:43 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Darren Clarke is hoping to end a nightmare run with the help of eccentric American caddie David "Cayce" Kerr.
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Darren will come back says Howell
12/06/07 22:16 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Darren Clarke is heading for 'major' trouble after crashing out of the world's top 100 .
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Clarke slump continues
28/05/07 03:19 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Darren Clarke is in danger of dropping out of the world's top 100 after missing the cut in the BMW PGA at Wentworth.
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Clarke in death smash escape
22/05/07 00:45 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Jinxed Darren Clarke has revealed how he narrowly cheated death in a high speed buggy smash.
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Darren can be new Vijay Singh says Woosie
15/05/07 20:22 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Former Ryder Cup skipper Ian Woosnam believes Darren Clarke can become another Vijay Singh.
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Injured Clarke out of Irish Open
15/05/07 20:17 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Gutted Darren Clarke has been forced to pull out of the Irish Open at Adare Manor - throwing his season further into chaos.
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Injured Clarke withdraws at Sawgrass
10/05/07 09:03 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Darren Clarke's nightmare season continued at Sawgrass as a niggling hamstring injury forced him to withdraw from the $9 million Players Championship.
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Heaven and hell on 17
09/05/07 18:02 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Darren Clarke says he once closed his eyes every time he played it. Padraig Harrington admits it's all duck or no dinner.
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Clarke hoping for Sawgrass turnaround
07/05/07 18:09 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Darren Clarke is hoping that he'll feel right at home when he tees it up in The Players Championship at Sawgrass this week.
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Injured Clarke withdraws at Quail Hollow
04/05/07 18:19 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Darren Clarke's was left fuming as a hamstring injury forced him to withdraw from the Wachovia Championship last night.
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Nightmare run continues for Clarke
30/04/07 22:18 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Luke Donald has pushed Padraig Harrington out of the world's top 10.
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Clarke plans route back to top
23/04/07 22:39 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Darren Clarke discovered the painful side of being a single dad last week when he was tackled from behind by his eldest son in a ‘friendly’ back garden football match.
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McIlroy flies with Dazza air
20/04/07 19:26 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Rory McIlroy will fly to Madrid on Darren Clarke Airways for next week's Spanish Open. Read More...
Nightmare Masters start for Harrington
05/04/07 22:47 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Padraig Harrington left himself with a mountain to climb as Darren Clarke crashed to his worst ever score in the Masters.
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Smyth urges blinkers for Ryder stars
19/03/07 20:58 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Struggling Ryder Cup duo Darren Clarke and Paul McGinley need to put the blinkers on and do their own thing. Read More...
Clarke miserable in Bay Hill
16/03/07 00:01 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Darren Clarke's miserable run of form continued in the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill last night. Read More...