The Waterford pro was a late addition to the field just last week when others’ failures did him a favour and an unlikely invite to the year’s second Major was extended.

Rory McIlroy will bid for his sixth Major win alongside world No 1 Scottie Scheffler and holder and world No 3 Xander Schauffele in the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow. The game’s top three will tee ...