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Lowry Takes Four-Shot Lead into Final Day at Irish Open
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In Short: Shane Lowry leads the Amgen Irish Open by four shots after a strong performance on the back nine.
Shane Lowry took a commanding four-shot lead into the final round of the Amgen Irish Open, showcasing his prowess on the back nine with a five-under-par 65. According to reports, Lowry, the home favorite, closed in on his first individual title since 2022, maintaining a 16-under-par total. "I'm seeing my lines well and starting the ball where I want and they're going in," Lowry told RTÉ Sport, expressing his confidence for the remainder of the tournament.
Lowry's performance was highlighted by his one-putting on every green on the back nine, a feat that kept him in control of the tournament. Despite a brief pause in play due to the arrival of President Donald Trump at Shannon Airport, Lowry's rhythm remained unaffected. "I thought if I could shoot a good score, I could pull myself away a little bit," Lowry added, reflecting on his strategy.
Jacob Skov Olesen, chasing his first DP World Tour title, was the closest competitor, finishing with a four-under 66 to move into second place. Meanwhile, Chilean Joaquin Niemann, who mixed six birdies with two bogeys, secured third place, seven shots behind Lowry. Rory McIlroy, Lowry's friend and a former champion, saw his title defense come to an end after a round played amid the arrival of President Trump.
The tournament's atmosphere was further colored by the arrival of President Trump, who landed on Air Force One at Shannon Airport during Lowry's round. Despite the distraction, Lowry's focus remained sharp, particularly on the back nine where he excelled with his putting. "It's nice, I'm seeing my lines well and starting the ball where I want and they're going in and hopefully that stays that way for another 24 hours," Lowry said, expressing his hope for a continued strong performance.
What's confirmed
- “I thought if I could shoot a good score I could pull myself away a little bit,” Lowry told RTÉ Sport.
- Shane Lowry will take a four-shot lead into the final round of the Amgen Irish Open, but Rory McIlroy’s title defence is over following a round that was played amid the arrival of United States President Donald Trump on Air Force One.
- Lowry, the home favourite, closed in on a first individual title since 2022 after shooting a five-under-par 65 at the Trump International Golf Links and Hotel in Doonbeg, with Dane Jacob Skov Olesen in second.
- Chilean Joaquin Niemann was seven shots behind Lowry, who excelled with his putting on the back nine to move to 16 under overall as he chases only his second Irish Open title.
What's still developing
- "I'm normally the one watching other people do it, so why not me sometimes," Lowry said when asked about his joy on the greens.
- Irish Open round three recap as Lowry shines again Lowry enters the final round at -16 like he did for his 2009 Irish Open and 2019 Open Championship wins Having started the round three clear, Lowry made two birdies in his opening four holes with his rhythm seemingly unaffected by a brief pause in play while he was on the third hole as Trump arrived after landing on Air Force One at Shannon Airport in County Clare.
- A birdie at nine followed, which allowed Olesen to stay in touch with Lowry until a nervy finish when he missed a nine-footer for birdie on 17 and a three-foot putt for par on the last.
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- While Lowry bogeyed the fifth, he rolled in an 11-foot putt for a birdie four on the eighth and never looked back.
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