Shane Lowry will look to defend his BMQ PGA Championship title as the DP World Tour crosses the Irish sea for the European Tour’s designated ‘premier’ event.

Adrian Meronk expressed his "shock, sadness, and anger" at not being given a Ryder Cup wild card by Europe captain Luke Donald.

The DP World Tour hits Ireland and County Kildare’s K Club for the Irish Open, fresh off the back of the European Masters in Switzerland.