Peter Uihlein
Lowry slays Car-nasty to set up Top 50 chance
Shane Lowry, pictured at The Open this summer, is just two shots off the lead in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship following a course record equalliing 64 at Carnoustie. Picture Eoin Clarke www.golffile.ieLow expectations can sometimes help a player and they certainly worked for Shane Lowry who shot a course record equalling 64 at Carnoustie to move into contention for a win that could catapult him into the world’s top 50.Lowry and Hoey shine as Harrington finds form
American Peter Uihlein came close to the European Tour’s first 59 at Kingsbarns. © Getty ImagesShane Lowry, Michael Hoey and Darren Clarke are in contention at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship but the most significant round of the day from an Irish standpoint came from the struggling Padraig Harrington.
McGrane hangs tough in Wales
Damien McGrane acknowledges the crowd after a birdie two at the 13th. Picture: David Lloyd / www.golffile.iePaul McGinley crashed out of contention but Damien McGrane’s one under 70 left him within touching distance of a card-saving result - over even his first win since 2008 - in the ISPS Handa Wales Open.Lowry the messiah as McIlroy and Co check out early
Shane Lowry leads the Irish challenge following a gutsy second round fightback at Carton House. Picture: Fran Caffrey / www.golffile.ieShane Lowry cast himself in the role of Irish Open messiah once more when he finished with a roof-raising brace of birdies to ease the pain of a major exodus by Rory McIlroy and the rest of Ireland’s Big Five at a wind-blown Carton House.
