US Open champion Graeme McDowell has confirmed he will play in the Austrian Golf Open later this month.
McDowell has not played since the USPGA Championship in order to freshen up following his dramatic win at Pebble Beach in June but the 31-year-old is planning to play the September 16-19 event at the Diamond Course.
The Austrian Golf Cup is the penultimate European Tour event before the Ryder Cup and McDowell believes the tournament is the perfect opportunity to prepare for the Celtic Manor clash.
"I have taken a few weeks' break after the USPGA to focus on the rest of my season and to be fresh for The Ryder Cup," McDowell said.
"My next and only tournament before Celtic Manor will be the Austrian Golf Open. I have always enjoyed playing in Austria and I see this as a good opportunity to become sharp ahead of our match against the United States."