Darren Clarke receives the PGA Recognition Award
Darren Clarke, the five-time Ryder Cup player has added another achievement to his accomplishments after he received the Professional Golf Association Award at The Professional Golfers’ Association yearly lunch.
The 44-year-old used to be one of the most prominent golfers during the 1990’s. In 2011, the professional golfer won the Open Championship.
Earlier, he has won the English Open three times. Clarke has stood only second to Tiger Woods in terms of winning the World Golf Championship.
The Northern Irish golfer has won twenty-two professional titles, including three wins on the PGA Tour, fourteen on the European Tour and one on the Sunshine Tour, where he won the Alfred Dunhill Open, way back in 1993.
He has a fairly decent record at the major championships. His best performance in the Masters is eighth place, tenth in the U.S. Open, ninth in the PGA Championship and a historical win in the Open Championship last year.
In a statement Clarke said, "This is a great honour to receive the PGA Recognition Award, It is always nice to be recognized for the achievements in your career and this is certainly a very special award".
PGA Chief Executive Sandy Jones commented, “Darren is one of the world’s leading players and one that most club golfers can relate to and I suppose you could describe him as a local hero.
“I can’t think of anyone who didn’t support Darren on the day he finally secured his Open Championship at Royal St George’s. Darren portrays everything that is great about our game.
“He is still a great traditionalist and has never forgotten his roots and all those early lessons playing his golf in Northern Ireland”.
With so many achievements in his career, the Northern Irishman is one of the modest figures on the tour.
Clarke has had a major impact on the sport with his exuberant play and charismatic drives. He has won many awards during the course of his career.
He was ecstatic when he heard the news about receiving the PGA Award. He said that it is a great feeling when one’s efforts on the fairways are recognized and appreciated.
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