WATCH: Former Ryder Cup captain Darren Clarke hits shot to forget at Dubai Desert Classic

  • 03/02/2017

There are occasions in professional golf where the average punter might think to themselves, "that's a shot I could have played."

They don't happen often, but they do happen.

Darren Clarke's approach on the 14th hole at the Dubai Desert Classic was certainly one of those occasions.

A wonderful golfer, a major winner and a former Ryder Cup captain, Clarke has hit some shots most would never dream of.

But not this one, as he lined up to play a delicate flop shot before almost missing it and striking a horrible shank.

"Oh my goodness, he was trying to fly a big high flop shot and miss the club face… As much as anything, that's embarrassing," one commentator says.

"He's walking over there to the bunker thinking 'oh god I hope that wasn't on television'", the other commentator chimes in.

Watch the video and have a look for yourself.