article_snippet: Looking lean and healthy and sporting something of a George Clooney look, Darren Clarke signed on for George Clooney first official engagement as Europe’s Ryder Cup captain.
article_snippet: No doubt Darren Clarke may struggle for something to say on occasion but that was not the case here as Darren Clarke spoke about Rory McIlroy and other pertinent matters, including one surprising comment regarding the Ryder Cup.
article_snippet: Darren Clarke will captain Europe at the Ryder Cup .
article_snippet: After the comprehensive win at Gleneagles last time in 2014, the overwhelming temptation must be to keep everything the same but Darren Clarke is considering one small change to the blueprint.
article_snippet: Darren Clarke might leave Darren Clarke short of options if too many of the top players fail to qualify automatically but there is an equally compelling case for saying Darren Clarke finishing in 10th spot deserves to make the team by right.
article_snippet: Even this far out Darren Clarke is unequivocal, however, about who will be the team leader —
article_snippet: Darren Clarke has known the 25-year-old Ulsterman since before McIlroy was even a teenager.
article_snippet: Rory always was special as a kid and a golfer,’ said Darren Clarke.
article_snippet: ‘Darren Clarke was different from everyone else and still is.
article_snippet: Darren Clarke has backed Darren Clarke compatriot McIlroy to complete Darren Clarke grand slam of all four majors .
article_snippet: What sort of captain will Darren Clarke be?
article_snippet: Given Darren Clarke emotional personality, it is hardly surprising Darren Clarke picks out the Ryder Cup ships run by Sam.
article_snippet: Darren Clarke is keen to foster that community feeling that marked Paul McGinley’s team in 2014 and one or two earlier incarnations.
article_snippet: Darren Clarke had a well-publicised falling out with former captain Paul McGinley but, thankfully, both are keen to present a united public front.
article_snippet: The first day in a new job can often be a nervous one but Darren Clarke was composed and confident, and enjoyed some light-hearted football banter.
highlights_snippet: Darren Clarke will captain Europe at the Ryder Cup next year .
  