Episode 61: Darren Clarke - Claret Jug to Permit Freak

Before I ever met Darren Clarke, I loved him. The big man from
Northern Ireland played golf with vibrant passion and his big smile
showcased a wonderful demeanor, someone you’d want to share a pint
with. When he was stalking one of his great wins, I leaned in
closer. When he won the British open, my heart jumped for joy. When
he took down Tiger Woods in the World Match Play, it was
incredible. Two of my favorites were in the ropes. Soon after his
wife, Heather, passed, he became a captains pick for the Ryder Cup.
He decided his wife would want him to go, and six weeks later he
won all three matches for the European team which would go onto
win. Instantly he was an International hero. Tears flowed from
millions of viewers, mine too. Then I met him. We played together
in a Champions Tour pro am. I couldn’t breath. Soon we were
speaking about his insatiable passion for fishing; permit,
tarpon... and then it was over, the golfing became secondary that
day. He couldn’t retain himself. I realized that fishing was
omnipresent in his mindset. We stayed in contact and I finally
summoned the courage to request an interview. Without pause he said
he’d love too. At some point, Darren asked about Dustin Huff and
his permit prowess. I told Darren all about my good friend and told
him I’d ask Dustin to join us. So there it is, and that’s how the
stage was set. We spend the morning hanging out behind the mics and
went to the course for afternoon golf. We hope you enjoy this
conversation with my two superstar friends... I’ll cherish this
conversation the rest of my life.