In pictures: Johnny Sexton and DJ Carey join Rory McIlroy for Irish Open Pro-Am

Leinster and Ireland rugby captain Johnny Sexton and Rory McIlroy during the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open Pro-Am at Mount Juliet in Thomastown, Kilkenny. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Irish golf professionals were joined by sporting stars and celebrities for the Irish Open Pro-Am at Mount Juliet on Wednesday.

Rory McIlroy warmed up for the tournament with a round alongside his father, Gerry, Ireland out-half Johnny Sexton, and Kilkenny hurling hero DJ Carey.