The Clara man finished in a tie for 12th at the BMW Championship last time out.
Shane Lowry has just gotten underway as the sole Irish representative at the Open de Espana in Madrid.
The Offaly golfer dropped a shot on his opening hole, and sits on one over par as he works his way through the back nine on his first round.
Also in the field for the DP World Tour event is local favourite Jon Rahm.
Speaking before tee off, Lowry says he likes what he has seen of Club de Campo so far.
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