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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.
During 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.
It was a satisfying weekend for golfers supported by Contender Sports at the Vic Open. It was a really tough week end with winds often over 50km/hour. Pars felt like birdies on many holes and putting was absolutely treacherous.
Closing rounds of even par and one under enabled Darren to lift from 42nd going into the week end to be tied 21st at the Australian Open.
Carding 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.
A final round 70 for a tournament total of 9 under par enabled Darren to finish the NSW Open tied 15 alongside his playing partners of the day Jordan Zunic and Pete Wilson.