Shane Lowry joined Paul Dunne in the automatic Ryder Cup places and regained his place as Ireland’s No 1 after a nine-under 63 gave him a share of second in the season-ending DP World Tour Championship.

Ireland's Padraig Harrington needed to eagle the last to force a play-off but made par and had to settle for fourth place on 16 under.

Portstewart Golf Club’s par fives have been offering up birdie and eagle opportunities all over the place. 

Cork GC’s Gary O’Flaherty claimed victory for the second time at the Lee Valley Senior Scratch Cup yesterday, finishing the 54-hole event in four-under par.