Ireland's Shane Lowry took another step towards making his Walker Cup debut next year when he captured the prestigious Sotogrande Cup after a sudden-death play-off.

Ireland's Shane Lowry fired a three-under-par 69 today to lead the Sotogrande Cup ahead of tomorrow's final round.

Irish champion Shane Lowry is just one stroke off the lead entering Friday's third round of the Sotogrande Cup in Spain.