record 62 to lead Amgen Irish Open by three strokes entering weekend
Shane Lowry shot a course-record 8-under 62 at Trump International Ireland to take a three-stroke lead at the Amgen Irish Open. He leads a group of three players, including Haotong Li, heading into the weekend.
Why it matters
This performance marks a significant return to form for Lowry in a major professional golf tournament.
Information Players in This Article Favorite players to keep them at the top of your leaderboard and get the latest updates. Sign In or Sign Up to save favorites across devices. Favorite S. Lowry Favorite R. McIlroy Favorite B. Koepka Written by Associated Press DOONBEG, Ireland (AP) — Shane Lowry finally had a great day with the putter and made the most of it Friday by setting the course record with an 8-under 62 at Trump International Ireland to build a three-shot lead going into the weekend at the Amgen Irish Open.
Lowry went from wanting to get off the course as quickly as possible in the wind-blown opening round to wishing a day like this wouldn't end. He made birdie on half of the holes and was hitting his irons so well that only three of the birdies were outside 10 feet.
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