BS: Golf Open - well done Darren Clarke

Subject: BS: Golf Open - well done Darren Clarke
From: Arnie
Date: 18 Jul 11 - 07:21 AM

I don't play golf but watch the majors occasionally and the Open at Sandwich this weekend really got my attention. I live in the area and the weather on Thurs, Sat morning and Sunday aft was just as horrendous as it looked on tv. I wouldn't even go out in the garden in it, let alone play golf for 4hrs. I found it fascinating to watch the golfers battle both the course and the elements and make it look relatively easy. US vet Tom Clarke is a real character and the smile hardly ever left his face - he reminded me a bit of Sid James crossed with Dave Allen. Could be his last pro visit to the UK and his hole in one in teeming rain and heavy winds was the icing on the cake for him and his many supporters. It just goes to show that the best golfers don't only play their best golf on the manicured lawns and in the balmy weather conditions of the US circuit. They really had a battle on their hands on the links of Royal St Georges but none of them complained to the media - they just got their heads down and got on with the game. Anyway, well done Darren Clarke the Northern Irishman who has waited 20yrs for this win. When asked how the celebrations would go, he replied 'long, with plenty of the black stuff'. It's now lunchtime in the UK and I'll bet he and his family & friends still haven't surfaced!

Subject: RE: BS: Golf Open - well done Darren Clarke
From: Jack the Sailor
Date: 18 Jul 11 - 07:27 AM

US vet Tom Clarke ... Watson?

Subject: RE: BS: Golf Open - well done Darren Clarke
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 18 Jul 11 - 07:28 AM

Yes, I watched it too, and it was a thoroughly enjoyable event.
Darren was a popular and well deserved winner.
Slainthé

Subject: RE: BS: Golf Open - well done Darren Clarke
From: I don't know
Date: 18 Jul 11 - 08:51 AM

Yes brilliant play from Darren Clarke, Tom Watson got the hole in one.

Subject: RE: BS: Golf Open - well done Darren Clarke
From: Arkie
Date: 18 Jul 11 - 02:49 PM

I only watched a part of Sunday's final round and was hoping that Phil Mickelson would make a successful run, but after watching Clarke for a while I switched sides. Clarke played extremely well and deserved the win. I was also impressed by his attitude. Northern Ireland should be proud of him.

Subject: RE: BS: Golf Open - well done Darren Clarke
From: Gurney
Date: 19 Jul 11 - 02:19 AM

He partied as he promised, and was slurring his words at the morning-after interview. Partied all night, he said.