Lowry and Rock set for play-off

Local hero Shane Lowry went into a play-off for the Irish Open with England’s Robert Rock at Co. Louth today after missing a four-foot birdie putt on the last green which would have made him only the third amateur to win on the European Tour.

Sun, 17 May, 2009 - 17:55

They tied on the 17-under-par total of 271, two ahead of Swede Johan Edfors.

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Courts Golf Irish Open Place: Co. Louth Place: England Person: Lowry Person: Rock Person: Shane Lowry Person: Robert Rock Person: Johan Edfors Event: Irish Open Event: European Tour

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