Lowry takes two-stroke lead into third round

Shane Lowry takes a two-stroke lead into today’s third round at the Open Championship.

The 2019 Claret Jug-winner tops the leaderboard at Troon on 7-under par.

Lowry’s nearest challengers are Justin Rose and Daniel Brown, both of whom are 5-under.

And Lowry will play alongside Brown today, teeing off at quarter-to-3.

Padraig Harrington and Tom McKibbin both resume on 3-over par today.

While Darren Clarke tees off from 6-over.