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Has golfer Darren Clarke found a new career?

Dungannon golfer Darren Clarke may have found a new career as a cart cleaner at Royal Portrush Golf Club
Dungannon golfer Darren Clarke may have found a new career as a cart cleaner at Royal Portrush Golf Club Dungannon golfer Darren Clarke may have found a new career as a cart cleaner at Royal Portrush Golf Club

DON'T despair golf fans, Darren Clarke hasn't packed in the day job just yet.

Taking advantage of the glorious conditions at Royal Portrush Golf Club on Monday, the Ryder Cup captain got his hands dirty and decided to give his buggy a much-needed clean.

Posted on the Royal Portrush Twitter page the photo was taken by Charlene Reid, senior assistant at the club professional shop.

"He's a member here, he plays and practices here all the time.

"That's his own cart, he just happened to come in and ask me for hot water and a bucket to clean it," she explained.

"He's not a new employee, not yet, he hasn't passed the probationary period, " she joked.