21/11/2012

Darren Clarke Receives OBE

Golger Darren Clarke has been awarded an OBE by the Queen at Buckingham Palace today.

The champion golfer from Dungannon, who scooped first prize in the Open Championship at Royal Street George's last year, said that it was a "massive honour" to receive such a prestigious award.

He has played in four Ryder Cup-winning teams and was a victorious vice-captain in 2010.

Fellow Northern Ireland golfer Rory McIlroy was also named in the New Year's honours list.

(CD)


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