Lowry falters as Olesen pounces

When Shane Lowry rolled in an eight foot putt at the 13th for his seventh birdie of the day, all the signs were that he was on his way to a first victory on the European Tour as a professional.

Lowry falters as  Olesen pounces

Tied for the lead for theSicilian Open at Verdura Golf and Spa Resort with five holes to play, he missed two gilt edged chances for birdies on each of the next two holes.

Bogeys at the 17th and 18th saw him fall out of contention and he eventually finished five under for a share of sixth place worth €30,000 and jump to 71st in the European Tour Race to Dubai order of merit.

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