Eddie Pepperell may have earned himself a late tee time in today’s third round at the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open after he followed his opening 65 with a 67 yesterday, but the Englishman is not banking on a good night’s sleep in Lahinch.

Whatever you think about Rory McIlroy’s time-keeping, the failure of Team Europe to rouse their leading man made his late arrival at Medinah Country Club yesterday a collective problem.

Irish riders took first and second places at today's speed class at the four-star show in Drammen, Norway.