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Darren Clarke reiterates desire to become Ryder Cup captain in 2016

Darren Clarke reiterates that he wants to be named as the new Ryder Cup captain for the 2016 tournament against the USA.

Darren Clarke has reiterated that he wants to become Europe's Ryder Cup captain following the team's success at Gleneagles.

Skipper Paul McGinley guided Europe to their 10th title over the USA on Sunday with a 16.5-11.5 victory.

The 47-year-old has ruled out a return to the team as vice-captain, but will help the committee choose the next captain for the 2016 tournament.

"I would love to be at some stage, but that's up to the committee to decide," Clarke told Sky Sports News.

"They will have a list of potential candidates and look at each one on merit, discuss it and decide which guy is best. Obviously it would be a huge honour. If they would offer me the position I would love to do it at some stage."

Clarke, who was crowned British Open champion in 2011, has played in six Ryder Cups and has been on the winning team four times.

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Team Europe captain Paul McGinley poses with the Ryder Cup ahead of the contest against the USA at Gleneagles on September 23, 2014
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