Newly-appointed 2016 European Ryder Cup captain Darren Clarke has been inundated with congratulations from a number of players likely to qualify for his Hazeltine team along with other great golfers, footballers and cricketers.

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  Justin Rose – Congratulations @DarrenClarke60 on being appointed the@RyderCupTeamEur Captain. #TeamEurope… http://instagram.com/p/zPij9OOt5V/ 

  

  Lee Westwood – Congratulations DC/slim! #rydercupcaptain  @Captainclarke http://instagram.com/p/zPpwC3RA6O/ 

  

  Congratulations to @DarrenClarke60being appointed as 2016@RyderCupEurope Captain. That’s great news and will be a first class captain.

  Congrats Captain @DarrenClarke60! I’m sure you’ll be an amazing asset to#TeamEurope. Go Europe