Disastrous Back Nine Costs Lowry Dear at Memorial

Disastrous back nine costs Lowry dear at Memorial

Two double-bogeys on his back nine, including one at the last, defaced Shane Lowry's card as he recorded a one over par 73 to fall back to one under.

Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy in contention at €17.2 million Memorial Tournament

Both men overcame rocky starts in Ohio

Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy recover from rocky starts to finish under par at Memorial Tournament

Lowry carded a two-under 70 and McIlroy a one under 71 to trail early clubhouse leaders on five under

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry Overcome Rocky Start At Memorial Tournament

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry both battled through rocky openings to post under-par scores at the €17.2 million Memorial Tournament in Ohio, with the Irish duo