Darren Clarke honoured with an OBE - European Tour

The most memorable season of Darren Clarke’s 21 year professional career ended in further celebration with the news he has been awarded an OBE in the New Year’s Honours List. The Northern Irishman produced one of the most memorable performances of 2011 when, at his 20th attempt and in his 54th Major in total, he captured The Open Championship at Royal St George’s in Kent in July. It was Clarke’s 14th European Tour International Schedule success – and his second of 2011 having won the Iberdrola Open in Mallorca in May – and one which captured the attention of the wider sporting public, leading to him finishing second behind cyclist Mark Cavendish in the recent BBC Sports Personality of the Year contest. “I have had a fantastic year and this just caps it off,” said Clarke. “It is a privilege to be recognised with an OBE – it’s a lot to take in. “I could not have envisaged th...

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