2024 Open Golf Championship Live: Round 3 standings and results as Shane Lowry chases Claret Jug

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Shane Lowry leads the way into the third round of the 152nd Open Championship after shooting a 69 before the really tough conditions on day two.

England’s Daniel Brown was the surprise package on day one, finishing his first day of the major championship one point ahead of Shane Lowry, but the Irishman managed to win two more strokes and finish the day at the top of the standings.

Joining them at the top of the standings is the impressive Justin Rose, who calmly weathered the difficult conditions to post a 68 and keep alive his hopes of finishing five under par before the weekend. Scotty Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, Patrick Cantlay and John Rahm are also chasing him.

But strong winds brought bad luck to some, with Tiger Woods equalling his worst two-round finish in a major, and Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau failing to reach the second round.

Follow live coverage of the 152nd Open Championship below:

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Shane Lowry leads the way at The Open

Shane Lowry believes he is ready to take anything thrown at him ‘on the chin’ after keeping his quest for a second Open title on track at Royal Troon.

Lowry added a second-round 69 to his opening-round 66 to finish seven under par and move two strokes ahead of English duo Justin Rose and Dan Brown, who reached the 36-hole final earlier this month.

Shane Lowry throws the ball into the stands after taking a two-shot lead at the halfway point of the 152nd Open Championship. (Scott Heppell/Associated Press)
Shane Lowry throws the ball into the stands after taking a two-shot lead at the halfway point of the 152nd Open Championship. (Scott Heppell/Associated Press) (dad)

Lawrence OstlereJuly 20, 2024 08:02

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Rory McIlroy waves to the crowd after failing to qualify for the Open Championship (Zach Goodwin/PA)
Rory McIlroy waves to the crowd after failing to qualify for the Open Championship (Zach Goodwin/PA) (Palestinian Authority Wire)

Lawrence OstlereJuly 20, 2024 08:15

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Lowry survives 11th hole drama to advance

Lowry felt he had “done the hard part” on the 11th hole when he successfully hit his first putt, but was distracted by a photographer on his second putt and hit it into a geranium bush.

After being awarded a penalty, Lowry hit his fourth shot to about 10 feet to give himself a chance to save a foul, but a spectator found the original ball.

This meant the ball was still in play, and after a long delay while he decided where he could best land it, Lowry hit the ball just short of the green and eventually completed a double over par putt.

Lawrence OstlereJuly 20, 2024 08:28

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Lowry survives 11th hole drama to advance

“I hit a great timer,” Lowry explained. “The umpire asked me as I was coming down (to the fairway) if I wanted to find the first putt, and I said no. So I assumed it was okay.

“Then we got down there and we found someone had found it, so it was like we had to go and figure it out. I felt like throughout that 20-minute process of figuring out where I could land I was very calm and confident and I really knew I was doing the right thing.

“And Darren (Reynolds, his assistant) did a great job as well. He kept telling me we had plenty of time, we didn’t need to rush this.

“Honestly, I was very happy to leave this place with a six. It wasn’t a disaster. I felt calm and composed the last two days. I really felt like I was in my comfort zone.

“Sometimes you find yourself in a state of mind that makes you overcome a situation better than other times. This week I feel like I’m ready to accept what comes, and accept what’s given to me out there.

“I feel like I’m ready to take whatever is thrown at me and move forward. If I give myself a chance on Sunday, I know I can do it and that’s the best position I can be in.”

Ireland's Shane Lowry reacts as he plays a shot from the rough on the 11th hole during day two of The Open at Royal Troon (Owen Humphreys/PA)
Ireland’s Shane Lowry reacts as he plays a shot from the rough on the 11th hole during day two of The Open at Royal Troon (Owen Humphreys/PA) (Palestinian Authority Wire)

Lawrence OstlereJuly 20, 2024 08:46

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Standings after the second round

Shane Lowry, Ireland;66-69;-7

Daniel Brown, England;65-72;-5

Justin Rose, England;68-69;-5

Dean Burmester, South Africa;71-69;-2

Billy Horschel, USA;72-68;-2

Scotty Scheffler, USA;70-70;-2

Patrick Cantlay, USA;73-68;-1

Corey Conners, Canada;71-70;-1

Jason Day, Australia;73-68;-1

Xander Shovel, USA;69-72;-1

Matthew Jordan, England;71-71;H

Joaquin Niemann, Chile;71-71;H

Mackenzie Hughes, Canada;69-74;+1

Dustin Johnson, United States;74-69;+1

Brooks Koepka, USA;70-73;+1

Colleen Morikawa, USA;73-70;+1

Luke BakerJuly 20, 2024 09:01

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