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McIllroy two off the lead at Irish open

Sep 12, 2024 18:53 By Dave Hooper
McIllroy two off the lead at Irish open
HOYLAKE, ENGLAND - JULY 21: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays his shot on the 14th hole during Day Two of The 151st Open at Royal Liverpool Golf Club on July 21, 2023 in Hoylake, England. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/R&A/R&A via Getty Images)
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Shane Lowry posted a one over par round

Rory McIllroy leads the Irish challenge after day one of the Amegn Irish Open.

McIllroy shot a three-under-par 68 on his home course to finish the day joint fourth and two shots off leader Todd Clements.

McIllroy is tied with Will Enefer, Marcus Armtiage, Thriston Lawrence and Filippo Celli on three-under. While Sami Valimaki and Alejandro Del Rey sit on four-under-par.

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Clements leads after a five-under-par 66.

Whereas, Roganstown amateur Sean Keeling is the next best Irish man after day one. Keeling shot a level par round after 14 holes.

Meanwhile, Shane Lowry shot a one-over-par round of 72.  A mark Lowry shares with Conor Purcell and amateur Max Kennedy who shot a 72.

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Padraig Harrington and Simon Thornton both shot rounds of two-over par.

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