Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry to represent Ireland at Tokyo Olympics

Nine of the top-40 eligible players have chosen not to contest the Tokyo Games

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry will represent Ireland at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics golf tournament.

The 60-man field has been confirmed, albeit with some high-profile names withdrawing from the entry list.