Clarke seeks 2011 kick-start in Africa

DARREN CLARKE is desperate for his career to get back on the right track in 2011 and is hoping this week’s Africa Open will be the place where he turns around his fortunes.

The 42-year-old is part of a strong field assembled in East London, with high-profile South African trio Charl Schwartzel, Louis Oosthuizen and Retief Goosen also competing for the €158,500 top prize.

Clarke is currently on a two-year winless streak having last tasted success at the 2008 KLM Open, but there has been plenty of promise over the last two seasons.