The pair previously played together at the rearranged Tokyo Games in 2021
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry are set to represent Ireland in this summer’s Olympics at former Ryder Cup venue Le Golf National after qualifying to represent the country.
The qualifying period came to an end at the US Open at Pinehurst on Sunday, when McIlroy suffered a devastating runners-up finish to Bryson DeChambeau after holding a two-shot lead with five holes to play. READ MORE: Rory McIlroy with wife Erica Stoll for first time after divorce U-turn hours after US Open disaster
World number one Scottie Scheffler, defending champion Xander Schauffele, Wyndham Clark and Collin Morikawa will represent the USA from August 1-4. Host nation France was guaranteed at least one spot, with Matthieu Pavon and Victor Perez qualifying.
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