Darren Clarke
- January 5, 2024
- Golfer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Darren Clarke |
| Occupation | Golfer |
| Date Of Birth | Aug 14, 1968(1968-08-14) |
| Age | 56 |
| Birthplace | Dungannon |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Horoscope | Leo |
Darren Clarke Biography
| Name | Darren Clarke |
| Birthday | Aug 14 |
| Birth Year | 1968 |
| Place Of Birth | Dungannon |
| Birth Country | Northern Ireland |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
| Parents | Godfrey Clarke, Hetty Clarke |
| Spouse | Alison Campbell , Heather Clarke |
| Children(s) | Tyrone Clarke, Conor Clarke |
Darren Clarke is one of the most popular and richest Golfer who was born on August 14, 1968 in Dungannon, Northern Ireland. One of golf’s fan favorites, he overcame several personal tragedies to find success in the sport; won the Open Championship in 2011.
He and Lee Westwood squared off as teammates against Woods and Mickelson at the 2006 Ryder Cup.
With Clarke’s triumph in The Open at Royal St George’s, it was the first time since 1910 where one country (other than the United States) had different golfers win consecutive majors. Rory McIlroy, also of Northern Ireland, captured the 2011 U.S. Open title one month earlier at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland. Clarke’s victory at the 2011 Open meant that he became the third major winner from Northern Ireland in 13 months, following Graeme McDowell’s win in the 2010 U.S. Open and Rory McIlroy’s victory in the 2011 U.S. Open, prompting McIlroy to quip that Northern Ireland was the ‘Golf Capital of the World’.
Darren Christopher Clarke, OBE (born 14 August 1968) is a professional golfer from Northern Ireland who currently plays on the PGA Tour Champions and has previously played on the European Tour and PGA Tour. He has won 21 tournaments worldwide on a number of golf’s main tours including the European Tour, the PGA Tour, the Sunshine Tour and the Japan Golf Tour. His biggest victory came when he won the 2011 Open Championship at Royal St George’s in England, his first major win after more than 20 years and 54 attempts.
Motivated by the loss of his wife to breast cancer, he led the 2006 European team to a victory over the American team team that included Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson .
Darren Clarke Net Worth
| Net Worth | $30 Million |
| Source Of Income | Golfer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Darren Clarke is one of the richest Golfer from Northern Ireland. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Darren Clarke 's net worth $30 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He began playing golf at age 11, also occasionally caddying for his father, and began playing professionally in 1990.
Known for his temper tantrums, he resolved to improve himself and his game after his wife’s diagnosis with breast cancer.
Clarke’s grandfather Ben played for Portadown, Sheffield United, Exeter City and Carlisle United and earned two amateur caps for the Ireland national football team (1882–1950) in 1934. His father Godfrey played for Glenavon.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 2 in |
| Weight | 196 lbs |
Darren Clarke height 6 ft 2 in Darren weight 196 lbs & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Darren Clarke Dating?
According to our records, Darren Clarke married to Alison Campbell , Heather Clarke. As of December 1, 2023, Darren Clarke’s is not dating anyone.
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The follow up year in 1994 was another solid season for Clarke on the tour, making 17 of 21 cuts and finishing 37th on the Order of Merit list. Clarke also played in his first U.S. Open although he missed the cut and had his highest finish, at the time, in The Open Championship with a tie for 38th place. In 1995, Clarke had better success, with seven top-10s in 27 events, most notably at the Portuguese Open where he finished second after losing a sudden death playoff to Adam Hunter on the first extra hole, despite having the joint 54 hole lead. Clarke ended the year 14th on the Order of Merit.
Facts & Trivia
Darren Ranked on the list of most popular Golfer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Northern Ireland. Darren Clarke celebrates birthday on August 14 of every year.
Clarke has represented Ireland as both an amateur and as a professional, most notably at the World Cup and Alfred Dunhill Cup. He was a member of five consecutive European Ryder Cup teams in 1997, 1999, 2002, 2004 and 2006, winning on four occasions and was also appointed a non-playing vice captain by Colin Montgomerie in 2010 and by Paul McGinley in 2014.
How much did Darren Clarke get for winning the Senior Open?
The 53-year-old Ulsterman grabbed his third career PGA Tour Champions title with a closing one-under 69, becoming just the fourth golfer to win both the Open and the Senior Open titles. Clarke earned a first-place prize money payout of $432,080 for his win from the $2.5 million overall purse.
Is Darren Clark still married?
Darren Clarke has married Alison Campbell in a simply ceremony on a Bahama beach. Clarke first met Campbell in 2009 when the pair were set up on a blind date by fellow golfer Graeme McDowell.
How old was Darren Clarke when he won the Open?
Darren Clarke wins the 140th open at Royal st george’s Was 42 when, in 2011, he became the oldest player to lift the Claret Jug since Roberto de Vicenzo in 1967.
Is Darren Clarke playing at the British Open?
Darren Clarke opened up a two-stroke lead on the field Friday at the Senior British Open at Gleneagles in Scotland after second-round play.
How much does the Senior US Open pay?
Prize money won in the event is official money on both PGA Tour Champions (formerly the Senior PGA Tour and Champions Tour) and the European Senior Tour. The purse, which is fixed in United States dollars, was $2.5 million in 2021 , with a winner’s share of $392,800.