Shane Lowry intends to return home for Irish Open

Shane Lowry. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

Shane Lowry has said he intends to return home to play in the Irish Open, if the coronavirus situation stays stable.

The Open champion has been based in the US in recent months, playing on the PGA Tour since golf's resumption. Lowry will remain there for the FedEx Cup playoffs and next month's second major of the year, the US Open.