Shane Lowry three off the lead at Memorial after encouraging start

The Offaly man had four birdies in the round, on the 5th and 6th holes on his front nine, and the 12th and 13th on the back nine

Shane Lowry: Off to a solid start at the Memorial. Picture: AP Photo/Darron Cummings

Shane Lowry got off to an encouraging start at the Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio carding a three-under par 69 in the first round to leave his in a tie for seventh place at the prestigious event.

Play was later suspended at the event due to inclement weather.