Stephen Dodd's second victory of the European tour season at the Irish Open last night has sent him racing up the world rankings from 103rd to a best-ever 56th.
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World number nine Padraig Harrington (above) will lead a strong Irish challenge seeking to become the first home winner of the Irish Open since 1982. Choose from the list of potential winners below...
Hole by hole guide
Regarded as one of the toughest venues on the European Tour calendar, the Montgomerie Course at Carton House will provide a major test for the field. Click below for a hole-by-hole guide...