Lowry moves to one under after a second round of 69 while McIlroy is one off the clubhouse lead on four under

Lowry moves to one under after a second round of 69 while McIlroy is one off the clubhouse lead on four under

One-time prodigy Matteo Manassero has taken the lead at Royal County Down with a second-round 66 in the Irish Open.

One-time prodigy Matteo Manassero has taken the lead at Royal County Down with a second-round 66 in the Irish Open.

NEWCASTLE, Northern Ireland — Rory McIlroy birdied his final three holes to shoot 3-under 68 and sit two strokes off the first-round lead at the...

Rory McIlroy birdied his final three holes to shoot 3-under 68 and sit two strokes off the first-round lead at the Irish Open on Thursday.

Northern Ireland superstar Rory McIlroy will take a one-shot lead into the final round of the Irish Open after surviving strong winds on moving day.

Northern Ireland superstar Rory McIlroy will take a one-shot lead into the final round of the Irish Open after surviving strong winds on moving day.

England’s Laurie Canter is the clubhouse leader on five-under.

England’s Laurie Canter is the clubhouse leader on five-under.