Shane Lowry's Canadian challenge hit by putter woes as he heads for US Open
Lowry began his final round in scorching fashion to grab the lead on 15-under before his inconsistency on the greens returned to haunt him and stopped his momentum as he dropped back down the field.
He eventually signed for a 67, leaving him on 13-under overall and in a share of 12th place, knowing that his putter will have to fire for him to contend in Oakmont. Sam Burns shot a stunning 62 to set the early clubhouse lead on 18-under.
Meanwhile, Scotland's Connor Syme won the KLM Open to claim his first title on the DP World Tour.
The 29-year-old went into yesterday's final round with a two-shot lead over playing partner Joakim Lagergren and maintained the same advantage despite a brilliant closing eagle from the Swede.
Syme finished 11-under, shooting a one-under-par 70 yesterday and making only one bogey in his final 38 holes.
'Unbelievable,' he said. 'I just felt so much better this week, I felt really ready to do it, and I'm so, so happy I managed to do it.'
Wife Alanis flew out to Amsterdam to surprise Syme on the final green, where he also enjoyed champagne-drenched celebrations with compatriot Ewen Ferguson – who had a hole in one earlier in the day to help him finish in a tie for fourth.
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