By Simon Lewis, Lytham

Shane Lowry can still win the Lytham Trophy despite a nightmare finish to his third round.

Baltray's Simon Ward scorched to a six under par 66 to lead the Irish

Rory McIlroy had a nightmare finish as Scotland's Lloyd Saltman captured the prestigious Lytham Trophy by three shots.

Irish champion Rory McIlroy gave his Walker Cup chances a boost when he finished third in the prestigious Lytham Trophy.