Clarke Has The Votes! McGinley To Endorse His Captaincy

A contrite and humbled Darren Clarke recently resorted to saying how happy he'd be to see Miguel Angel Jimenez get teh coveted 2016 Ryder Cup captaincy.

And while no one believed that hogwash, the sound of Jimenez's steps charging down the lane no doubt influenced the recently campaign. And it appears to have worked.

Paul McGinley, reigning Ryder Cup captain and future Pope, is said to have set aside his less-than-favorable view of Clarke and will listen to top players.

The Telegraph's James Corrigan says McGinley will vote for Clarke this week when former captains and others convene to decide who will get the job.

It is understood that McGinley has told leading figures that he will try to grant the players their wish and, with the United States copying Europe in involving those such as Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson in the appointment of their next captain, it would be a shock and cause a comparable controversy should the panel opt to go against McIlroy and Co.