Dredge leads Irish Open as Westwood storms into contention

Lee Westwood produced one of the greatest finishes to a round in European Tour history at the Irish Open today and now has his sights firmly set on a 30th professional victory.

On an Adare Manor course described by Ryder Cup teammate Paul McGinley as “a monster” on Thursday, Westwood followed birdies at the 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th with a closing eagle three.