Shane Lowry is relishing the prospect of placing a replica Ryder Cup trophy alongside its Claret Jug counterpart after Europe's memorable triumph in Rome.
Rory McIlroy did not dwell on his missed cut at The Open two years ago and a missed cut in Scotland last week has not dampened his confidence of challenging for a second Claret Jug.
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