Golf

Shane Lowry gets off to quick start at Memorial as putter gets hot in Ohio

Irishman makes five birdies in a row early on but settles for three-under-par 69 in designated PGA Tour event

Shane Lowry hits a tee shot on the 18th hole during the first round of the Memorial Tournament. Photograph: Michael Reaves/Getty
Shane Lowry hits a tee shot on the 18th hole during the first round of the Memorial Tournament. Photograph: Michael Reaves/Getty
Philip Reid
Thu Jun 01 2023 - 20:07 • 3 MIN READ

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Philip Reid

Philip Reid

Philip Reid is Golf Correspondent of The Irish Times