DARREN CLARKE GIVES UP ALCOHOL TO HELP HIS 2012 SEASON

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Darren Clarke has never been known to turn down a pint. But now Ryan Ballengee at Golf Talk Central reports that the 2011 British Open champion has given up alcohol in an effort to back up his major title with a strong season in 2012.
“My golf career has been extended somewhat by winning the Open Championship, and I just thought that enough is enough, and it was time to get myself into better shape,” Clarke wrote on his blog this week.
Clarke has hired Belfast-based trainer Jonny Bloomfield to get him back into shape. Bloomfield came at the recommendation of Lee Westwood’s trainer, Steve MacGregor.
The Ulsterman has shelved the Guinness with the hope of a great 2012 season, which begins this week in South Africa at the Volvo Golf Champions at Fancourt.
“Therefore, my alcohol consumption is taking a massive dint...currently down to zero! However, no pain, no gain, and I'm very excited about the route that we're going down - it's a long road, but I will give it my best shot,” he wrote.
Can this New Year's resolution possibly last? Stay tuned.