Shane Lowry says Olympic gold would heal his Open hurtBy Phil Casey, PA Golf CorrespondentShane Lowry believes winning Olympic gold will make up for missing out on a second Open title, as Ireland teammate Rory McIlroy targets his biggest win for a decade. Lowry held a two-shot halfway lead at Royal Troon, where McIlroy missed the cut, but struggled to a third round of 77 and eventually finished sixth, five shots behind Olympic champion Xander Schauffele. “Straightaway after that I sort of felt like I have a chance to redeem myself here in a couple of weeks. Asked what a gold medal would do for his year, McIlroy said: “It’s well documented that I haven’t won one of the big four in 10 years. “The last time you guys (the media) saw me, I didn’t give a very good account of myself at Troon.

Source: Irish Independent July 31, 2024 00:49 UTC