Golf

Irish Open: Headline stars Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy keep home fans happy with strong starts

Lowry shoots 68, McIlroy shoots 69 on a beautifully sunny day at The K Club

Shane Lowry of Ireland plays his second shot on the ninth hole during Day One of the Horizon Irish Open at The K Club. Photograph: Richard Heathcote/Getty
Shane Lowry of Ireland plays his second shot on the ninth hole during Day One of the Horizon Irish Open at The K Club. Photograph: Richard Heathcote/Getty
Philip Reid at The K Club
Thu Sept 07 2023 - 13:59 • 3 MIN READ

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Philip Reid

Philip Reid

Philip Reid is Golf Correspondent of The Irish Times