Darren Clarke of Northern Ireland chips onto the 17th green during the third day of practice for the 96th PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, August 6, 2014. REUTERS/ John Sommers II
LONDON (Reuters) - Darren Clarke, who has missed the cut in five of his last seven European Tour outings, is hoping last week's decision to install him as Europe's 2016 Ryder Cup captain can have a galvanising effect on his performances.
The Northern Irishman is without a title since his memorable 2011 British Open victory at Sandwich, the only major championship win of his career, and he has plunged to 470th in the world rankings.
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