Lowry Leads, McIlroy Struggles Amid Trump Visit | Belfast News

Shane Lowry cruises toward his first win since 2022, holding a four-shot lead after a stellar 65 to sit at 16 under — while Rory McIlroy’s title defense implodes with a 74 that drops him to a tie for 50th. The drama amps up with Donald Trump’s surprise arrival via Air Force One, even watching McIlroy’s final holes on his private course — a moment that distracted the Northern Irishman and compounded two early double bogeys that derailed his round as wind picked up. Lowry’s poised to claim glory; McIlroy’s focus turns to redemption. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3f0bb20ae53edf88