Lowry set for professional bow

Shane Lowry’s professional debut in the European Open at the London Club in Kent on Thursday with be played alongside fellow Irishman Paul McGinley and England’s Anthony Wall.

The 22-year-old, whose staggering Irish Open victory two weeks ago made him only the third amateur to win on the European Tour, has to wait to get going in his new career, however. The trio do not tee off until 12.40pm.