After his splendid opening round of 64 on Thursday, Peter Lawrie had to be content with an even par 72 in yesterday’s second round of the Sicily Open at the Verdura Golf and Spa Resort.

A brilliant round of 64, eight under par, sent Dubliner Peter Lawrie shooting to the top of the leaderboard after yesterday’s opening round of the Sicily Open at the stunningly beautiful Verdura course.

Next year’s European Tour will again include just one event Ireland, two in England, one in Wales and three in Scotland.

Next year’s European Tour has been confirmed with the Irish Open switching from late July to the end of June, but with a venue yet to be announced.