Golf star Shane Lowry has defended Rory McIlroy, following his latest major disappointment at last week’s PGA Championship. McIlroy began the week in perfect fashion, shooting a six-under-par 64 to lead the event after the opening 18 holes.
The Northern Irishman failed to replicate his day one heroics in round two though, meaning his final round two-under-par 68 on Sunday was too little too late. McIlroy instead was forced to settle with an eighth-placed finish, three shots behind Justin Thomas and Will Zalatoris, as the former went on to claim the title via a play-off.
While an eighth place finish is of course more than respectable, there is no doubt the 20-time PGA Tour winner will have come away from Southern Hills with some regrets.
