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Kuwait Times
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Kuwait Times
Lowry, Straka share lead at windy Truist
PHILADELPHIA: Ireland's Shane Lowry and Austrian Sepp Straka dueled down the stretch to emerge tied for the lead through 54 holes at the PGA Tour Truist Championship on Saturday, three strokes clear of their nearest rivals. Lowry, the 2019 British Open champion, conjured five birdies with two bogeys for a three-under 67 and a 14-under total of 196. Straka also found five birdies with just one bogey, posting a four-under 66 at a wind-whipped Philadelphia Cricket Club—the pair setting up a Sunday showdown of European Ryder Cup teammates. 'It's great to see the way the conditions come into it today,' Lowry said. 'It was very tough today in those winds, particularly tough to hole putts.' American Keith Mitchell started the day with a one-shot lead and settled for a one-over 71 that left him tied for third with compatriot Justin Thomas, who curled in a tough birdie putt at 18 to cap a four-under 66 to join Mitchell on 11-under. Lowry shot out of the gate with birdies at the first and second. He bounced back from a bogey at the seventh with birdies at the ninth and 10th—where he blasted out of a greenside bunker and rattled in a 17-foot putt. Lowry had been overtaken by Straka by the time he arrived at the 17th, where he landed his second shot from the fairway four feet from the pin and made the birdie putt to regain a share of the lead. Now he'll fight for his first PGA title since he won last year's Zurich Classic team event with Rory McIlroy. 'Keep knocking on the door and eventually you'll go through it,' he said. New hole every day Straka got his first taste of the solo lead after birdies at the fourth, seventh and ninth. After a bogey at the 12th he birdied the par-five 15th. He was in a fairway bunker off the tee at 17 and left himself 24 feet from the pin but rolled that in for birdie, then made a 16-foot par-saving putt at the last. The sunny, windy weather made for a vastly different challenge after rain earlier in the week. 'It's fun to see three different ways in our first three days playing here,' Straka said. 'Having to try to pick clubs was a lot tougher today than yesterday. 'It's been fun on the tee box trying to strategize on a new golf hole every day and trying to figure out the best say to play it,' added the Austrian, who claimed his third PGA Tour title at La Quinta this year. Japan's Hideki Matsuyama was alone in fifth after posting the low round of the day, piling up nine birdies in a seven-under 63 that put him on 10-under 200. McIlroy, who completed a career Grand Slam at the Masters, headlined a group of five players tied for sixth on eight-under 202. McIlroy was charging with birdies at the fourth, fifth and sixth before a double bogey at the seventh and a bogey at the eighth stalled his pursuit of the leaders. He added one more birdie at the 10th in a one-under 69. The event was moved from its usual home at Quail Hollow in Charlotte, North Carolina, because that course—where McIlroy has won four PGA Tour titles—is hosting next week's 107th PGA Championship. England's Justin Rose, runner-up in a playoff to McIlroy at Augusta National, withdrew before the third round because of illness, saying on social media he wanted to 'focus on a quick recovery prior to next week'. – AFP
The 42
11-05-2025
- Sport
- The 42
'If I allow myself to be me, I can achieve what I want to achieve'
SHANE LOWRY SAYS persistence has been central to his mindset as he prepares to make a charge for the PGA Tour Truist Championship. The Offaly man and Sepp Straka are tied for the lead through 54 holes, three strokes clear of their nearest rivals heading into the final round at the Philadelphia Cricket Club. Lowry will now contest for his first PGA title since he won last year's Zurich Classic team event with Rory McIlroy. Advertisement Speaking in his post-round press conference, he said he has progressed as a player since the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome when he helped Europe reclaim their title against the United States. 'I feel like I've been like this for the past couple years, year and a half really. Since Ryder Cup in Rome, I feel like I've kicked on a little bit, and I've been quite mature. 'I've worked hard, though. I've put a lot into it the last two years — my whole career, but particularly the last two years. I've worked very hard. Starting to see some rewards is good. Obviously you want trophies, and that's going to be my number one goal. 'If it happens, it would be great. If it doesn't, I'll dust myself off and go to Quail Hollow [For the PGA Championship] and try my best there. Yeah, one thing's for sure, I'll give my best.' Lowry also noted the different speeds on the greens as the tournament progressed. He feels they were 'a lot quicker' for Saturday's third round. When asked how he will approach the final round mentally, he replied: 'I think just allowing myself to be myself and play my game. I think, if I allow myself to be me, I can achieve what I want to achieve. 'It's a funny old game. There's obviously some of the best players in the world not too far behind us. So, yeah, I'll give it my best.'
eNCA
11-05-2025
- Sport
- eNCA
Lowry, Straka share lead at windy Truist
PHILADELPHIA - Ireland's Shane Lowry and Austrian Sepp Straka duelled down the stretch to emerge tied for the lead through 54 holes at the PGA Tour Truist Championship, three strokes clear of their nearest rivals. Lowry, the 2019 British Open champion, conjured five birdies with two bogeys for a three-under 67 and a 14-under total of 196. Straka also found five birdies with just one bogey, posting a four-under 66 at a wind-whipped Philadelphia Cricket Club -- the pair setting up a Sunday showdown of European Ryder Cup teammates. "It's great to see the way the conditions come into it today," Lowry said. "It was very tough today in those winds, particularly tough to hole putts." Lowry shot out of the gate with birdies at the first and second. He bounced back from a bogey at the seventh with birdies at the ninth and 10th -- where he blasted out of a greenside bunker and rattled in a 17-foot putt. Lowry had been overtaken by Straka by the time he arrived at the 17th, where he landed his second shot from the fairway four feet from the pin and made the birdie putt to regain a share of the lead. Now he'll fight for his first PGA title since he won last year's Zurich Classic team event with Rory McIlroy. "Keep knocking on the door and eventually you'll go through it," he said. Straka got his first taste of the solo lead after birdies at the fourth, seventh and ninth. After a bogey at the 12th he birdied the par-five 15th. He was in a fairway bunker off the tee at 17 and left himself 24 feet from the pin but rolled that in for birdie, then made a 16-foot par-saving putt at the last. The sunny, windy weather made for a vastly different challenge after rain earlier in the week. "It's fun to see three different ways in our first three days playing here," Straka said. "Having to try to pick clubs was a lot tougher today than yesterday. "It's been fun on the tee box trying to strategize on a new golf hole every day and trying to figure out the best say to play it," added the Austrian, who claimed his third PGA Tour title at La Quinta this year.
The 42
11-05-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Shane Lowry tied for lead heading into final round in Philadelphia
SHANE LOWRY AND Austrian Sepp Straka dueled down the stretch to emerge tied for the lead through 54 holes at the PGA Tour Truist Championship on Saturday, three strokes clear of their nearest rivals. Lowry conjured five birdies with two bogeys for a three-under 67 and a 14-under total of 196. Straka also found five birdies with just one bogey, posting a four-under 66 at a wind-whipped Philadelphia Cricket Club — the pair setting up a Sunday showdown of European Ryder Cup teammates. 'It's great to see the way the conditions come into it today,' Lowry said. 'It was very tough today in those winds, particularly tough to hole putts.' American Keith Mitchell started the day with a one-shot lead and settled for a one-over 71 that left him tied for third with compatriot Justin Thomas, who curled in a tough birdie putt at 18 to cap a four-under 66 to join Mitchell on 11-under. Lowry shot out of the gate with birdies at the first and second. He bounced back from a bogey at the seventh with birdies at the ninth and 10th — where he blasted out of a greenside bunker and rattled in a 17-foot putt. Lowry had been overtaken by Straka by the time he arrived at the 17th, where he landed his second shot from the fairway four feet from the pin and made the birdie putt to regain a share of the lead. Now he'll fight for his first PGA title since he won last year's Zurich Classic team event with Rory McIlroy. 'Keep knocking on the door and eventually you'll go through it,' he said. Straka got his first taste of the solo lead after birdies at the fourth, seventh and ninth. After a bogey at the 12th he birdied the par-five 15th. Advertisement He was in a fairway bunker off the tee at 17 and left himself 24 feet from the pin but rolled that in for birdie, then made a 16-foot par-saving putt at the last. The sunny, windy weather made for a vastly different challenge after rain earlier in the week. 'It's fun to see three different ways in our first three days playing here,' Straka said. 'Having to try to pick clubs was a lot tougher today than yesterday. 'It's been fun on the tee box trying to strategize on a new golf hole every day and trying to figure out the best say to play it,' added the Austrian, who claimed his third PGA Tour title at La Quinta this year. Japan's Hideki Matsuyama was alone in fifth after posting the low round of the day, piling up nine birdies in a seven-under 63 that put him on 10-under 200. McIlroy, who completed a career Grand Slam at the Masters, headlined a group of five players tied for sixth on eight-under 202. McIlroy was charging with birdies at the fourth, fifth and sixth before a double bogey at the seventh and a bogey at the eighth stalled his pursuit of the leaders. He added one more birdie at the 10th in a one-under 69. The event was moved from its usual home at Quail Hollow in Charlotte, North Carolina, because that course — where McIlroy has won four PGA Tour titles — is hosting next week's 107th PGA Championship. England's Justin Rose, runner-up in a playoff to McIlroy at Augusta National, withdrew before the third round because of illness, saying on social media he wanted to 'focus on a quick recovery prior to next week'. At the Myrtle Beach Classic, meanwhile, Séamus Power sits in a tie for 40th, nine shots off the lead, after shooting two under par for his third round to move to four under for the tournament. – © AFP 2025
The Journal
11-05-2025
- Sport
- The Journal
Shane Lowry tied for lead heading into final round in Philadelphia
SHANE LOWRY AND Austrian Sepp Straka dueled down the stretch to emerge tied for the lead through 54 holes at the PGA Tour Truist Championship on Saturday, three strokes clear of their nearest rivals. Lowry conjured five birdies with two bogeys for a three-under 67 and a 14-under total of 196. Straka also found five birdies with just one bogey, posting a four-under 66 at a wind-whipped Philadelphia Cricket Club — the pair setting up a Sunday showdown of European Ryder Cup teammates. 'It's great to see the way the conditions come into it today,' Lowry said. 'It was very tough today in those winds, particularly tough to hole putts.' American Keith Mitchell started the day with a one-shot lead and settled for a one-over 71 that left him tied for third with compatriot Justin Thomas, who curled in a tough birdie putt at 18 to cap a four-under 66 to join Mitchell on 11-under. Lowry shot out of the gate with birdies at the first and second. He bounced back from a bogey at the seventh with birdies at the ninth and 10th — where he blasted out of a greenside bunker and rattled in a 17-foot putt. Lowry had been overtaken by Straka by the time he arrived at the 17th, where he landed his second shot from the fairway four feet from the pin and made the birdie putt to regain a share of the lead. Now he'll fight for his first PGA title since he won last year's Zurich Classic team event with Rory McIlroy. 'Keep knocking on the door and eventually you'll go through it,' he said. View the full Truist Championship leaderboard Straka got his first taste of the solo lead after birdies at the fourth, seventh and ninth. After a bogey at the 12th he birdied the par-five 15th. Advertisement He was in a fairway bunker off the tee at 17 and left himself 24 feet from the pin but rolled that in for birdie, then made a 16-foot par-saving putt at the last. The sunny, windy weather made for a vastly different challenge after rain earlier in the week. 'It's fun to see three different ways in our first three days playing here,' Straka said. 'Having to try to pick clubs was a lot tougher today than yesterday. 'It's been fun on the tee box trying to strategize on a new golf hole every day and trying to figure out the best say to play it,' added the Austrian, who claimed his third PGA Tour title at La Quinta this year. Japan's Hideki Matsuyama was alone in fifth after posting the low round of the day, piling up nine birdies in a seven-under 63 that put him on 10-under 200. McIlroy, who completed a career Grand Slam at the Masters, headlined a group of five players tied for sixth on eight-under 202. McIlroy was charging with birdies at the fourth, fifth and sixth before a double bogey at the seventh and a bogey at the eighth stalled his pursuit of the leaders. He added one more birdie at the 10th in a one-under 69. The event was moved from its usual home at Quail Hollow in Charlotte, North Carolina, because that course — where McIlroy has won four PGA Tour titles — is hosting next week's 107th PGA Championship. England's Justin Rose, runner-up in a playoff to McIlroy at Augusta National, withdrew before the third round because of illness, saying on social media he wanted to 'focus on a quick recovery prior to next week'. At the Myrtle Beach Classic, meanwhile, Séamus Power sits in a tie for 40th, nine shots off the lead, after shooting two under par for his third round to move to four under for the tournament. – © AFP 2025
