Shubhankar Sharma and Jordan Smith lead Irish Open as Rory McIlroy slips backBy Phil Casey, PA Golf CorrespondentIndia’s Shubhankar Sharma and England’s Jordan Smith share the halfway lead in the Horizon Irish Open as home favourites Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy experienced contrasting finishes at The K Club. Sharma raced to the turn in just 28 shots on his way to a second round of 66, setting what looked an imposing target of 13 under par in sweltering conditions. “That was one that obviously got away from me and I need a good one tomorrow to get myself back into it. “It was a lovely pin for a wedge shot with that back stop and using the slope to bring the ball back. It’s always a bonus and a bit of luck when they go in the hole but it was a lovely shot.”Lowry, who won the 2009 Irish Open when he was still an amateur, said: “I’ve a huge weekend ahead of me.

Source: Irish Independent September 08, 2023 20:58 UTC