Darren Beck: The Story So Far

Darren was born to English parents in South Africa before the family moved to Australia when he was seven years old. He started playing golf with his father at the age of six and by 16, he was a scratch handicapper. He represented New South Wales and won the inter-state series in 2000.

Admires Jason day for his determination and Adam Scott for his fluid golf swing. Philosophy in golf is to “enjoy what you’re doing and to keep smiling” which were words of advice from his coach John Serhan. Enjoys working out in the gym and hanging out on the beach with his family. His brother Johnny caddies for Darren when he is on the Asian Tour.

He has two young boys.

After initially playing on the Australasian Tour he earned his Asian Tour card at the third attempt at Qualifying School at the end of 2007.

Darren secured his career breakthrough in style on the Asian Tour when he defeated Gaganjeet Bhullar in a thrilling play-off to win the 2009 Brunei Open. He came from four shots back on the last day.

He was desperately unlucky not to retain his tour card at the close of 2014.  He was just a handful of dollars short on the money list. The following year he took time to focus on personal matters and put the clubs away for 6 months.  He returned to tournament golf in the latter part of 2015 and gradually got back into form.

In March 2019 Darren married Melinda Lonsdale in the Southern Highlands surrounded by close friends family and golfers. Mr and Mrs Beck are now living in Cronulla.

Darren scored a victory in the 2019 WA PGA Championship in Kalgoorlie. This along with other good finishes in 2019 elevated him to within the top 500 golfers globally.