Brilliant Lowry surges clear as McIlroy struggles
Summary
Shane Lowry scored a record-breaking 62 in the Irish Open and took a three-shot lead at Trump International Golf Links. Rory McIlroy struggled with putting and finished nine shots behind Lowry after another round of 69.Key Facts
- Shane Lowry made nine birdies in his second round, setting a course record of 62.
- Lowry has not won an individual golf title for four years before this performance.
- Rory McIlroy, the defending champion, scored 69 and is nine shots behind Lowry.
- McIlroy had an eagle on the 8th hole but struggled on the greens afterward.
- Li Haotong from China and Denmark’s Jacob Skov Olesen are tied for second place.
- The tournament is held at Trump International Golf Links in County Clare, western Ireland.
- Lowry’s score is 11 under par after two rounds.
- McIlroy is aiming for his third Irish Open win but has not performed well on the greens so far.
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