Scotty_Tom
Assistant Pro
So what do you think about the wonderful Mr Clarke now that you have met him in person? any opinions change?!
Twelve and a Half Minutes with Darren Clarke
- Thread starter HawkeyeMS
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DaveyG
Challenge Tour Pro
Good review mate!
Its a shame you didn't get too much time with DC but still what an experience playing that course... Just imagine how much all of that would have costed coming out of your own pocket
Its a shame you didn't get too much time with DC but still what an experience playing that course... Just imagine how much all of that would have costed coming out of your own pocket
Excellent review.
I think even without DC it would have been or was an excellent experience and outing so even though it was just a brief moment playing a hole with DC, its still something to cherish.
I think even without DC it would have been or was an excellent experience and outing so even though it was just a brief moment playing a hole with DC, its still something to cherish.
bladeplayer
Money List Winner
Excellent write up Mike , glad the Island treated you well & you had a good time ..
Mary
Head Pro
Excellent write up - it sounds like a brilliant experience.
As for DC, disappointing that he decided on a "no show" - I guess that's why he's known as the Prince of Darkness.
As for DC, disappointing that he decided on a "no show" - I guess that's why he's known as the Prince of Darkness.
HawkeyeMS
Ryder Cup Winner
He's known as many other things as well from what I heard but nothing I could repeat here. To be fair, in the short time I did spend with him he came across as a decent likable guy, he does however appear to be something of an enigma.
6inchcup
Journeyman Pro
good write up but didn't show the company in a good light and D.C sounds like a proper prima dona,they didn't supply a rep and you had to fend for yourself,the course was in poor condition and the main reason for being there desided he could not be bothered to turn up,when I am booking my holidays next year I defo will not be saying DARREN SENT ME if they cant even sort their own competition out.
HawkeyeMS
Ryder Cup Winner
The rep was there and was on the plane but I didn't know this until we got on the coach the other side. I would have expected him to make himself known earlier but there you go. The course was in great condition except for the greens being a little bumpy in places following treatment but it was nearly recovered. DC's interpretation of shocking is obviously different to mine, I have played on worse greens, The West Course for example which was shocking.
The YGT organisation did leave a little to be desired however. We were told there were to be longest drive and nearest the pin prizes but there weren't. You can't blame them for DC bailing though.
The YGT organisation did leave a little to be desired however. We were told there were to be longest drive and nearest the pin prizes but there weren't. You can't blame them for DC bailing though.
Scotty_Tom
Assistant Pro
In my experience, Clarke is an ahole, but is loved and worshipped by the media and made out to be a great guy.
HawkeyeMS
Ryder Cup Winner
"Loved and worshipped by the media" is a sweeping generalisation
Scotty_Tom
Assistant Pro
what media outlets don't worship him?
he was a massive hero when DJ threw the Open away and Clarke somehow managed to put 4 decent rounds together in the same wee.
