Bonnie Doon scored the first combined PGA and WPGA event in NSW in the form of The Players Series. The tours are optimistic that they can build on this formula combining Men and Women competing for the same prize money alongside elite amateurs.
Read MoreDuring the lockdown this is how four professionals are managing. Becky and Grierso are waiting for the Pro-Am season to start but are fearful that the sponsors have been hit badly by the down turn. Kempy hopes to get restarted in the US in July, maybe without spectators. Trav is hopeful that the Asian Tour might put on three consecutive events in Korea in August.
Read MoreThe Vic Open is a very successful innovation on the professional circuit combining the men’s and women’s Vic Open Championships, importantly with equal prize money of $1.5m
Read MoreCarding even par in the first round and 2 under in the second round Darren made the one under par cut line to be tied 42 going into the week end.
Read MoreThe 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.
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