Conor Purcell hoping to capitalise on home comforts in Irish Challenge

Among those joining Purcell in the field this week are Cork duo James Sugrue and Peter O'Keeffe, Waterford pair Robin Dawson and Gary Hurley, and Limerick Golf Club's Tim Rice

Conor Purcell. Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images

Conor Purcell is hoping to capitalise on his home comforts as the European Challenge Tour visits Dublin for the Irish Challenge.

Purcell will tee up for his fourth appearance on the Challenge Tour at Portmarnock Links, the neighbouring course to his home club, Portmarnock Golf Club.