Clarke looks for flying start at Joburg Open

Darren Clarke is looking to kick-start his bid for a sixth successive Ryder Cup appearance with a good performance in next week’s Joburg Open in South Africa.

The 39-year-old was due to play in the Royal Trophy in Thailand but a 15-day period of mourning to mark the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s elder sister means the match play tournament between Europe and Asia has been postponed.