Clarke suffers in opening round at SA

Darren Clarke was one of the few big-name players to suffer in the opening round of the South African Open in Paarl today after his five bogeys and three birdies through 15 holes left him at two over par.

England's Ross McGowan was the clubhouse leader early on the day, carding a faultless round of six-under-par 66 at the Pearl Valley Golf Estates for a share of top spot with Rory Sabbatini and Keith Horne, who had three holes each still to play.