• Ryder Cup captain baffled by Europe’s lack of Masters glory
• José María Olazábal was the final European to win at Augusta in 1999Darren Clarke remains at a loss as to why no European golfer has tasted Masters glory since Jos María Olazábal in 1999. The significance to Clarke of that streak ending on Sunday is obvious,with September’s Ryder Cup hovering on the skyline.
Barring any unlikely success that would alter his exemption status, this will be Clarke’s final Masters as a player. The timing stretching five years since his 2011 Open Championship victory – is opportune, and as he reverts to captaining Europe’s team at Hazeltine. I have enjoyed every minute,” he says. “I just wish I could have played better. Related: The Open 2011: Darren Clarke wins first major aged 42 Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com