Despite finishing second at the Truist Championship the Clara man moved in to top 10 of the rankings.
Shane Lowry is preparing to take part in The PGA Championship which starts tomorrow in the Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The 38 year old has been paired with Amercian duo Brooks Koepka and Rickie Fowler for the opening two rounds, with tomorrow's tee time set for around twenty to one Irish time.
Masters Champion Rory McIlroy has been grouped with World Number One Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele.
Meanwhile Waterford's Seamus Power will tee off with Andre Chi and Patrick Fishburn.
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