Shane Lowry sets course record to lead Amgen Irish Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 3:04 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
Shane Lowry holds the lead at the Amgen Irish Open after carding an eight-under 62 on Friday at Trump International Golf Links & Hotel. The round, which featured nine birdies and a lone bogey, established a new course record and moved Lowry to 11 under par. He currently leads the field by three strokes, with Haotong Li and Jacob Skov Olesen trailing at eight under. Meanwhile, Rory McIlroy remains nine strokes off the lead following a second consecutive round of 69, citing frustration with his performance on the greens. Other notable players include Patrick Reed at four under, while Jon Rahm and Robert MacIntyre sit one shot further back. The tournament remains in progress as the field moves into the weekend rounds.
- •Shane Lowry fired an eight-under 62 to set a new course record.
- •Lowry leads the tournament at 11 under par after two rounds.
- •Haotong Li and Jacob Skov Olesen share second place at eight under.
- •Rory McIlroy sits nine strokes back after carding a second 69.
- •The Amgen Irish Open continues with weekend play at Trump International Golf Links & Hotel.
- 3:50 PMYahoo Sports — Brilliant Lowry surges clear as McIlroy struggles
- 3:48 PMBBC Sport — Brilliant Lowry surges clear as McIlroy struggles
"Shane Lowry cards a course-record 62 to take control of the Irish Open as putting woes prevent defending champion Rory McIlroy from making a second-round charge in Doonbeg.
"Shane Lowry cards a course-record 62 to take control of the Irish Open as putting woes prevent defending champion Rory McIlroy from making a second-round charge in Doonbeg.
"Shane Lowry broke the course record and raced top of the leaderboard on home soil at the Amgen Irish Open, as Rory McIlroy was left feeling "frustration" in his putting.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 3:50 PMBrilliant Lowry surges clear as McIlroy struggles
Shane Lowry cards a course-record 62 to take control of the Irish Open as putting woes prevent defending champion Rory McIlroy from making a second-round charge in Doonbeg.
- BBC SportSep 11, 2026, 3:48 PMBrilliant Lowry surges clear as McIlroy struggles
Shane Lowry cards a course-record 62 to take control of the Irish Open as putting woes prevent defending champion Rory McIlroy from making a second-round charge in Doonbeg.
- Sky Sports—Lowry fires course record to lead Irish Open as McIlroy feels 'frustration'
Shane Lowry broke the course record and raced top of the leaderboard on home soil at the Amgen Irish Open, as Rory McIlroy was left feeling "frustration" in his putting.
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