THE TUG-OF-LOVE that ensued between the rival agencies for Shane Lowry’s signature after his remarkable victory in the 3 Irish Open was always going to end in favour of Conor Ridge’s Dublin-based Horizon Sports Management.

WHILE making no secret of his resentment at being summarily dropped from the list of European team candidates, Christy O’Connor Junior last night insisted that he will do all in his power to ensure the success of next year’s Ryder Cup at The K Club.