Shane Lowry insists he has no intention of joining the Saudi-backed Super Golf League and declared his allegiance to the PGA and DP World Tours.

Rory McIlroy believes legal action may be the only way to solve golf’s problem with a potential Saudi-backed World Tour.

Shane Lowry and Graeme McDowell could face potential fines or suspensions from the PGA Tour and DP World Tour if they are not granted releases and follow through on their commitment to teeing it up in Saudi International next year.

Masters champion Dustin Johnson proved he’s head and shoulders above the rest when he put a poor performance on the greens behind him to win his second Saudi International powered by SoftBank Investment Advisers title in three years.

England’s David Horsey covered the back nine in 28 as he made nine birdies in a course record-equalling 61 to take a one-shot lead at the opening round of the Saudi International powered by SoftBank Investment Advisers at Royal Greens Golf and Country Club.

Graeme McDowell is looking to recapture the magic of the swing that made him a US Open champion so he can win a fifth Ryder Cup cap.

Golf continues to shoot itself in the foot with Argentina’s Angel Cabrera facing extradition to his homeland for gender violence and Bryson DeChambeau missing a golden opportunity to distance himself from the behaviour of US President Donald Trump.

Paul Dunne and Cormac Sharvin will tee it up on invitations in next month's Saudi International powered by Softbank Investment Advisers at Royal Greens Golf & Country Club.

Shane Lowry won’t be the only Ryder Cup hopeful joining defending champion Graeme McDowell in the Saudi International powered by Softbank Investment Advisers at Royal Greens Golf & Country Club from 4 – 7 February 2021.

Open champion Shane Lowry will join fellow major winners Sergio Garcia, Phil Mickelson, Patrick Reed, Justin Rose and Henrik Stenson in February’s Saudi International powered by Softbank Investment Advisers looking to boost his chances of making his Ryder Cup debut.