Breaking: Shane Lowry Chases Leader After Storming 65, Closes in on Truist Championship Victory; Rory McIlroy Struggles to Fourth Place
Headline: 💥 Lowry Chases Mitchell at Truist Championship; McIlroy Scraps to Stay Alive
Subheadings:
- Soggy wizardry: Lowry’s 65 keeps him in contention
- Mitchell maintains lead despite blip
- McIlroy fights back; Rose struggles
- FAQ: Can McIlroy haul himself back into contention?
The battle for the Truist Championship title is heating up, with Ireland’s Shane Lowry charging into contention after a sizzling round of 65. As the weather took a turn for the wet at Philadelphia Cricket Club’s Wissahickon Course, it was Lowry who shone brightest on day two.
Soggy wizardry: Lowry’s 65 keeps him in contention
Lowry carded six birdies in his bogey-free round, the lowest of the day, to move to 11 under. The Irishman, who turned 38 last month, is showing no signs of slowing down. "There’s a consistency to my whole game that has been very good," he said, reflecting on his recent form.
Mitchell maintains lead despite blip
Overnight leader Kevin Mitchell, who had set the pace with a stunning 61 on Thursday, kept his nose in front despite a stumble in his round. The American posted a 67, featuring two bogeys and five birdies, to hold onto a one-stroke lead.
Did you know? Lowry has been a.Controlled indoors stat after 70Spy Examples, his name appears in the record books eight times, including the halfway leader’s record at the 2019 Open Championship.
Pro Tip: Lowry credits his resilience for his consistent play. "I think I’m just maturing as a golfer," he said. "Taking the rough with the smooth, the good days taking them well and the bad days working through them."
McIlroy fights back; Rose struggles
Four-time Truist Championship winner Rory McIlroy had an up-and-down day, but the Northern Irishman’s fight kept him in the hunt. McIlroy’s round included six birdies and three bogeys, leaving him tied for fourth at 7 under.
"I felt like today was another sort of scrappy one," McIlroy admitted. "I made what I feel are some uncharacteristic mistakes compared to how I’ve played the majority of the year."
Meanwhile, last month’s Masters champion Justin Rose found the going tough, carding a 77 to sit seven over par.
FAQ: Can McIlroy haul himself back into contention?
McIlroy is no stranger to fighting back from adversity. With his recent Masters win still fresh in the memory, expect the 36-year-old to go down swinging.
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Staying Power: Lowry’s game built for long haul
Lowry may not enjoy the damp conditions, but his game is certainly built for them. His driving accuracy (4th on Tour) and GIR (2nd) stats are hallmarks of a player who knows how to keep the ball in play.
"Everyone says that to me every day when it rains!" Lowry laughed when asked if the wet conditions played to his strengths. "I live in South Florida. I think I’m able to handle them probably better than a few people, but I don’t particularly like or enjoy going out and playing in these conditions."
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