Earlier this season, the European Tour stated that it will implement a "safety net" for the players who fail to finish inside the top 110 on the Race to Dubai standings.
Rory McIlroy was the hot favourite heading into the Irish Open at Mount Juliet this week, but he will have his work cut out to contend at the weekend.
Rory McIlroy is the hot favourite to win his second Irish Open at Mount Juliet this week and he will have the edge on the field with his power and distance.
The Irish Open is one of the most exciting and popular events on the European Tour and we have selected three players to go close this week at Mount Juliet.