Rory McIlroy remains in prime position to challenge for a second Amgen Irish Open title after staying within two strokes of the halfway lead on home soil.
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry hope to light up the weekend at Royal County Down after they broke par in round two to move right into contention for the Amgen Irish Open.
"Obviously myself and Rory are up there. It would be great if the two of us could give it a run on Sunday," said Lowry after both Irish stars negotiated their second rounds
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry both remain in contention after their second rounds of the Irish Open despite failing to take full advantage of the benign conditions at Royal County Down.
Rory McIlroy hopes a return to Europe for the end of the season can spark an upturn in form ahead of a huge year in 2025, and he has started strongly at the Irish Open