The Clara man is looking forward to competing on a course he went well at last year.
Shane Lowry is looking forward to the challenge of the Yas Links course in Abu Dhabi this week.
The Offaly man is looking to bounce back from a difficult matchplay weekend last time out in the Hero Cup.
Last year, Thomas Pieters won 1.2 million euro in landing the early season title, Lowry managed a top five finish after struggling in tricky conditions in his final round.
The 2019 Open Champion is hoping he can get back in the mix this weekend:
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Laois Sports Hub Opens For Visually Impaired and Physically Disabled Athletes
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Portlaoise Panthers Welcome Titans BC To The Midlands
Robbie Henshaw Named To Start For Wallabies Clash
Portarlington Looking To Continue Leinster Campaign
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Shane Lowry Cards Opening Round 68 At DP World Tour Championship
Brian Shelly Appointed Technical Director Of Athlone Town
David Gillick Pays Tribute To Tullamore Harriers
Buccaneers Rugby Raise Over €4.5k For Westmeath Hospice
Tommy Doyle Retires From Inter County Hurling
Shane Lowry Commits To DP World Tour