Written 2 weeks ago by Newsroom

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Shane Lowry plays alongside the tournament host today as the Valderrama Masters begins in Spain.

The Clara golfer will be joined by Sergio Garcia and Andrew Johnston from 8:15am Irish time.

Lowry is currently 65th in the Race to Dubai rankings, with the top 60 set to qualify for the season ending DP World Tour Championship.

Padraig Harrington tees off at 12:45pm and Gary Hurley starts at 1:15pm.

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