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Darren’s worry-free Bahamas hideaway

Great Abaco, The Bahamas

Outside of his native Ireland, there are two places pro golfer Darren Clarke thinks of as home: The PGA tour and his “personal paradise,” The Bahamas. Being on the road so much, Darren needed an outdoor space he didn’t have to worry about while he’s away, so he decided on TimberTech Advanced PVC. “We’ve got an easy little house here that we come back to, just Alison and myself, and we have our TimberTech deck,” Darren said. “It’s everything we could possibly want.”

Meet Darren

“We’re on the road all the time. Knowing we have TimberTech is one less thing to worry about.”

– Darren Clarke, Professional Golfer

A professional golfer since 1990, Darren has had a busy and successful career, earning more than 20 titles (so far) and founding the Darren Clarke Foundation for the development of junior golfers in Ireland. He also makes time for being a TimberTech Brand Ambassador! When he and his wife Alison aren’t in Ireland or on the road, they like to relax at their Bahamas home — on the beach, in the water, and on their TimberTech deck.

Side view of Darren's light pink house with a light gray deck. The photo is angled towards the view of a tropical bay and landscape.
For years, Darren had a high-maintenance ipe deck on his Bahamas home, and wanted to replace it with a low-maintenance composite deck. He knew TimberTech Advanced PVC ticked all the boxes — and found the perfect beachy color with The Vintage Collection®. “Coastline was the one that, as soon as we saw it … that was the one,” Darren said. “There was no hesitation.”
White railing with a view of the bay visible between the bold white vertical balusters.
TimberTech Classic Composite Series Railing is the perfect match for the home’s island style. “Our railing was recommended by the experts at TimberTech, and they were correct,” Darren said. “The Matte White and Coastline go really well together.”
Up close view of Darren's deck which features tan hues in the sunlight despite its gray color.
With our proprietary color technology, we’re able to create the most realistic wood looks in the industry. “Whenever some of our fellow club members come around, they take a look at it and can’t believe it’s not real wood,” Darren said.
Aerial view of Darren's deck showing two lounge chairs with a side table and drinks between them. The deck comes to a point as if it were a lookout spot where one could appreciate the view.
“Compared to the upkeep we had with ipe, TimberTech is practically maintenance-free,” Darren said. “It looks brand new every time we clean it, and we don’t have to do much at all.” Our low-maintenance Advanced PVC is also more sustainable — with about 11% of ipe’s carbon emissions1, and made with up to 65% recycled material.
Side view of two lounge chairs on the deck with a beautiful view of the Bahamas in the background.
Our Cool Touch technology means many of our colors stay up to 30° cooler than competitive products — perfect for Darren’s beach house. “Advanced PVC keeps the deck from getting really warm, so we’re not burning our feet when we walk out.”
“We like to spend a lot of time out here,” Darren said. “When we come back from traveling, our deck is as perfect as it was the day we left.” And it will stay that way — because fade-resistant TimberTech maintains its color for decades2 and is protected by a 50-Year Fade & Stain Warranty.
Zoomed in view of the chairs with the deck and white railing closer in focus.
Made with zero organic material, Advanced PVC is not only moisture resistant and slip resistant, it’s engineered to last decades. “TimberTech withstands everything Mother Nature throws at us,” Darren said, “the salt air, heat, rain, and even hurricanes.”
Darren swings his golf club on the grass at a local golf course. Two tropical trees in the background frame the photo on either side.
Darren is so confident in TimberTech’s performance, he’s recommended it to other members of the club. “Being professional golfers, we’re on the road all the time,” Darren said. “Knowing that we have TimberTech — that’s one less thing to worry about and that adds to peace of mind.”

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Coastline decking
Vintage Collection

Coastline

A medium gray with warm tan and charcoal undertones, Coastline has the inviting look of aged hardwood — perfect for coastal areas.

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Classic Composite Series in White with a Premier Top Rail and white baluster infill.
Classic Composite Series

White with Premier Top Rail

Premier Top Rail is a classic shape that works with a variety of home styles — and the Matte White color has a 25-Year Fade & Stain Warranty.

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1According to life cycle assessment studies commissioned by The AZEK Company, independently performed by Sphera and ACV Brasil, combined with company estimates assuming 60% recycled material in TimberTech Advanced PVC decking. 2Depending on environmental conditions, TimberTech Composite Deck colors may appear to change over time as part of the natural weathering process consistent with the warranty guarantees where applicable.

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