Irish Open final round: Shane Lowry leads as he chases first win in four years
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Key Points:
- Shane Lowry leads the Irish Open by six shots at 17 under par, continuing his strong performance with consistent birdies and one-putt greens, aiming for his second Irish Open title.
- Patrick Reed is making a move up the leaderboard, currently in fourth place at 8 under par, and looks set to extend his lead over Rory McIlroy in the Race to Dubai rankings.
- Rory McIlroy had a disappointing week, finishing at 1 under par after a final round 67, and is now focusing on the upcoming BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.
- Alex Fitzpatrick is having a breakout week, tied for fourth at 7 under par after birdieing three of his first five holes, continuing his strong form following his PGA Tour win in India.
- Sergio Garcia has recovered well from a poor start, sitting at 6 under par through 13 holes and tied for sixth, showing resilience in challenging conditions.
