Monday, July 18, 2011

British Open champ Darren Clarke credits beauty queen fiancée for helping him find his form after loss of wife to breast cancer

When he suffered the tragic loss of his beloved wife, Heather, from breast cancer in 2006, Darren Clarke would have been forgiven for thinking he might never know true happiness again.

Back on form: Darren Clarke celebrates with fiancée Alison Campbell after becoming the oldest player to win the Open Championship since 1967

In the days following his loss, the Northern Irishman battled with grief and his golfing career took a nosedive; any chance of a title steadily receded.
Celebrations: Darren kisses fiancée Alison on the 18th green after taking the British Open. The golfer credits Alison with helping him recover hsi form following the tragic death of his wife, Heather in 2006
Healing wounds: Darren with fiancée Alison, soon after he proposed to the model agency boss in December last year


But yesterday, as he celebrated his Open victory with loving fiancée Alison Campbell by his side, it was clear that Darren has got his life firmly back on track.
 Fortunately, the two hit it off immediately: 'We met, we talked before we went out and had dinner — we got on like the proverbial house on fire,' he said.

 Soon after meeting Ms Campbell, Darren moved with his children back to his native Northern Ireland, fuelling speculation that the move meant his relationship with Ms Campbell was becoming more serious. 
Then in December last year, Darren proposed to Alison, presenting her with an engagement ring just before Christmas.

Ms Campbell said yesterday of her role in Darren's success: 'I don’t know what I’ve done, but we’re both very happy and looking forward to a great life together.'

Clarke also dedicated the win to the two sons from his marriage to late wife Heather, Tyrone and Conor, and remembered Heather, saying he was sure she was there to witness his victory.

'Some of you may know there’s someone up there watching as well. 'I know she'd be very proud of me,' he said.

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