Shane Lowry set the course record at Trump International Ireland with a second-round 62 on September 11, 2026, and extended his lead to four shots after a third-round 65 on September 12. He is one-putting down the back nine in pursuit of his second Irish Open title.
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A sensational front nine from Shane Lowry during his second round at the Amgen Irish Open saw the Offaly man move into a commanding clubhouse lead in Doonbeg, while Tom McKibbin remains in the mix at the halfway stage.
Shane Lowry has set the course record at Trump International Ireland with a 62 and leads the Irish Open by three shots.
Focus on shot-making and putts in second round of the Amgen Irish Open at Trump International Doonbeg
Shane Lowry will head into the final round with a big chance to win his second Irish Open title after a sublime display of putting delivered a third-round 65 - and a four-shot overnight lead - at Doonbeg Golf Club.
Shane Lowry thrills the home crowd at the Irish Open by one-putting every green on the back nine for a 65.