Shane Lowry leads the tournament with a five-under 67, demonstrating strong performance, particularly with his putting. Despite Rory McIlroy bogeying the 18th hole, he remains close in the competition with a second straight 70. Lowry attributes his focus to playing alongside McIlroy, acknowledging the pressure to perform well against a strong competitor. He needs to regain trust in his driver but excels with his irons, believing that hitting greens and executing the game is key to success at this challenging venue.
Lowry expressed excitement about his performance, stating, "Eight-under for two rounds around here is pretty good, so I'm excited to have a late tee time here tomorrow and looking forward to the weekend."
He emphasized the importance of consistent play, saying, "When you have success, especially on a difficult place like this, it doesn't mean you have a God-given right to go and play well."
Lowry reflected on his mindset against McIlroy, noting, "I knew Rory's record around here...and I knew I was going to have to play well to keep up with him."
Answering to his play, Lowry stated, "If you can hit a load of greens out here, and then you're probably going to end up doing well..."
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