McIlroy and Lowry struggle to find momentum in Memphis

Rory McIlroy hits from the 14th tee during the second round of the Memorial golf tournament. Picture: AP Photo/Darron Cummings

The water at TPC Southwind’s 11th hole proved treacherous for both Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry last night as the Irish stars struggled to stay in contention with the early WGC-FedEx St Jude Invitational leaders in Memphis.

With the year’s belated opening major just a week away at the PGA Championship in San Francisco, both Irishmen came into the first World Golf Championship event since the return from Covid-19 lockdown in search of much-needed form.