Duval set to sign up for European Open

DAVID Duval, who showed a very welcome return to form when shooting 62 in the Capital Open in Maryland last weekend, is an almost certain starter in the Smurfit European Open at the K-Club on June 3-6, writes Charlie Mulqueen.

Duval won the 2001 British Open at Royal Lytham St Anne's but has been in a slump in more recent times. He has been a regular visitor to The K-Club in the past, often in the company of Tiger Woods.

"I like the course and the hospitality and I'll know for sure in a few days," the American said.