Luke Donald will tee it up at the US Open later this month after coming through qualifying in Florida.

Bloodied but unbowed, Pádraig Harrington has abandoned hopes of coasting to victory at Royal County Down this weekend and will instead knuckle down to a 36 holes of hard graft as he fights to win the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open.

Luke Donald returns to the scene of his greatest triumphs this week with a lot more at stake than when he was ruling the roost four years ago.

Reigning US Open champion Martin Kaymer is among the latest names to confirm they will play in next month’s Irish Open.