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John O'Sullivan talks to Darren Clarke about one of the most demanding weeks of his life.

It some respects it was Darren Clarke's Ryder Cup although he'd be horrified to have it labelled in that fashion. His emotional journey was conducted before the gaze of his fellow players and supporters and was magnified by the television cameras and the media.