Shane Lowry One-Putts Every Green on Back Nine and Builds 4-Shot Lead in Irish Open
Lowry’s 5-under 65 left him four shots ahead after a back-nine putting display that drew criticism over a comment made on the 18th hole.
- Shane Lowry enters Sunday's final round of the Amgen Irish Open with a four-shot lead after carding a 5-under 65 on Saturday at Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg.
- United States President Donald Trump visited the Doonbeg course on Saturday, causing a brief play stoppage as his helicopter, Marine One, touched down during the third round.
- Lowry showcased brilliant putting on the back nine, sinking nine consecutive one-putts to maintain his advantage, while Dane Jacob Skov Olesen holds second place following a 66.
- Social media users criticized Lowry after he was heard saying "They deserve to get hit" regarding fans near the 18th hole, though supporters defended the Offaly native's composure under pressure.
- The 39-year-old chases his second Irish Open title on Sunday, having previously won the tournament as an amateur in 2009 at Baltray.
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Shane Lowry slammed after 'scandalous' comment at Irish Open
Shane Lowry has come in for heavy criticism online after he was heard making a baffling remark about spectators during the third round of the Irish Open. The incident happened on the par-four 18th at at Trump International Doonbeg on Saturday, as Lowry closed out another superb round on his way to a commanding lead. […]
'Deserve to Get Hit': Shane Lowry's Crude Comment Toward Irish Open Crowd Sparks Outrage
Shane Lowry is known for outbursts and foul language that have prompted broadcasters to apologize multiple times. The Irishman’s profanity usually follows a missed putt, a wayward drive, or an unfortunate ruling. But during Round 3 of the Irish Open, Lowry’s tee shot toward patrons sparked a remark that drew immediate criticism. Instead of being […]
Lowry takes four-shot lead as Trump jets in for Irish Open
After completing his political engagements in Dublin, golf fan Trump made a dramatic landing aboard helicopter Marine One on Ireland's west coast at a course he has owned since 2014. Lowry's surge to the top of the leaderboard has further energised the tournament. The 39-year-old won his home Open in 2009 as an amateur and claimed his only major on Irish soil at Royal Portrush seven years ago. However, Lowry has one only won one individual event…
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