Shane Lowry shot a course-record 62 on Thursday at Royal County Down to seize a three-shot lead at the DP World Tour Irish Open. The round is the lowest in tournament history at the venue. Lowry sits at 10 under par.
Rory McIlroy completed his opening round in his slowest recorded time on Tour. The pace-of-play issue led to a separate on-course test later in the day. The DP World Tour Irish Open is trending for both performances.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: Who leads the DP World Tour Irish Open after round one?
- A: Shane Lowry leads at 10 under par after shooting a course-record 62 at Royal County Down, holding a three-shot lead.
- Q: Is Lowry’s 62 a tournament record at Royal County Down?
- A: Yes, 62 is the lowest round in tournament history at the venue and a new course record for the DP World Tour Irish Open.
- Q: What pace-of-play issue involved Rory McIlroy?
- A: McIlroy finished his opening round in his slowest recorded time on Tour, which led to a separate on-course test for pace of play later the same day.