Five reasons to be grateful for the Irish Open

Including a welcome return to Irish shores for the reigning Open champion Shane Lowry...

Shane Lowry during a practice round at the 2019 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at Lahinch Golf Club. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

OK, OK, so Rory’s not here and there won’t be any spectators; it is not at Mount Juliet and it has lost its Rolex Series status, but there is still plenty to appreciate about the return of the European Tour to these shores.

1 We Actually Have A Dubai Duty Free Irish Open!