Lowry carded six birdies as he backed up rounds of 67 and 62 with another hugely satisfying day in Co Clare, as he seeks to add a second Irish Open to the one he won as an amateur in 2009.
Tom McKibbin, from Co Down, is in a tie for fourth place on seven-under following his 68 today.
Rory McIlroy had a frustrating day, shooting a 74 as his challenge failed to ignite. The Northern Irishman’s round included three bogeys and two double bogeys.
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Shane Lowry shoots 65 to lead Irish Open heading into final day
SHANE LOWRY LEADS the Irish Open heading into the final day after a third round of 65 at Doonbeg.
The Irishman is 16-under overall, four clear of Denmark’s Jacob Skov Olesen’s in second place.
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Lowry carded six birdies as he backed up rounds of 67 and 62 with another hugely satisfying day in Co Clare, as he seeks to add a second Irish Open to the one he won as an amateur in 2009.
Tom McKibbin, from Co Down, is in a tie for fourth place on seven-under following his 68 today.
Rory McIlroy had a frustrating day, shooting a 74 as his challenge failed to ignite. The Northern Irishman’s round included three bogeys and two double bogeys.
More to follow . . .
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