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‘Proud’ Darren Clarke says Rory McIlroy will receive ‘unbelievable’ reception at Royal Portrush
Open champion says he’s ‘proud’ of McIlroy’s achievements after his fellow countryman completed a career grand slam when ...
Darren Clarke: ‘Rory winning the Masters was like watching one of my boys win. I was that emotional’
“I kept chirping at Peter’s ear,” Clarke says. “I think he ended up trying to avoid me at all costs. It was a bold move on ...
Reliving Rory McIlroy’s emotional collapse in the last Open at Royal Portrush
The year was 2019. After a 68-year gap, the R&A took the Open back to Royal Portrush. The influence of major winners from ...
McIlroy, Clarke and McKibbin practising together
Another momentous occasion for Northern Irish golf this morning at Royal Portrush. Two Open champions - Darren Clarke and ...
McIlroy getting 'even better' with age - Clarke
Former champion Darren Clarke is predicting a "really, really strong" showing from Rory McIlroy at the 153rd Open ...
Irish Mirror on MSN9h
Paul McGinley shows true colours with his comment about golf rival Darren Clarke
Darren Clarke was seen as golf's golden boy but some believe the fun-loving icon didn't make the most of his talent - which ...
Irish Star on MSN3d
Rory McIlroy's true colors on show as he tells autograph hunter 'stop lying'
Rory McIlroy spent more than 10 minutes signing autographs after his Open Championship practice round on Tuesday and the ...
The Open: Rory McIlroy puts autograph hunters in their place
Rory McIlroy received a warm reception when taking to the course for practice and was in good spirits until he noticed a pair ...
Belfast News Letter on MSN4d
Open 2025 diary: Home heroes Rory McIlroy, Darren Clarke and Tom McKibbin thrill Royal Portrush crowd in celebration of Northern Ireland sport
After a busy weekend covering news and sport for the paper, I'm not going to lie...I made the most of my Bank Holiday Monday ...
The Open: Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry, Padraig Harrington, Darren Clarke feature in new 'This is Open Country' documentary ahead of Royal Portrush
New documentary This is Open Country to debut on Sky Sports and NOW this July, charting the rise of major champions from ...
Irish Mirror on MSN3d
What time do the Irish trio of Padraig Harrington, Tom McKibbin and Darren Clarke tee off on Round One of the Open?
All eyes understandably will be on Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy while the opening tee shot will be taken by none other than ...
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Paul McGinley speaks out about Darren Clarke – 'It's one of the biggest jokes in golf'
Paul McGinley challenged the public perception of Darren Clarke as a happy-go-lucky golfer, instead describing the 2011 Open champion as driven and highly dedicated to the game ...