On Darren Clarke's blog, he states, that in case you missed the BBC interview, he is quitting golf to go home to support and care for his wife who is battling breast cancer. Heather, his wife, is struggling a lot these days against a cancer attempting to defeat her. "There are more important things in my life than golf and it's now time for me to be at home to continue helping Heather with her battle."
Heather has been battling breast cancer that has spread to her bones and liver. They have two sons, and while Clarke is a competitive athlete, his first priorities and heart are with his wife.
At the beginning of the year, he wrote in his blog, "I'll sign off for this year by wishing every one of you a very prosperous, happy and successful 2006. These last 12 months have been difficult to say the least, but when I have been able to get out on the course there have been enough signs to convince me that there are good times ahead. It was no coincidence that my late flourish to the season coincided with an improvement in Heather's condition and hopefully that trend will continue next year."
Now Clarke says it is time to go home.
08.13.2006 UPDATE: Darren Clarke has lost wife after long struggle with breast cancer.
1. Darren, To my favorite golfer, my familys hearts and prayers go out to Heather and your family. Forever in our thoughts, Bob Dunn, Napa ,California
Posted at 9:43PM on Jul 22nd 2006 by Bob Dunn