Hats off to golf ace

Clarke, along with four others, tied for the lead after the 18-hole championship and headed to a three-hole play off.

The 53-year-old birdied the first play-off hole before holing out for a eagle 2 on the 17th, the second of the extra holes.

Clarkes second shot on the par 4 18th went over the back and, after a rather unconvincing chip, he was left with three putts to win from 30 feet.

He managed to get down in two, holing a two-footer to take the title.

Clarke said: "I'm a very proud Yorkshiremen and this event tops my golfing achievements on a personal level."