Rory McIlroy admits he needs to work 'pretty hard' as Shane Lowry signs off in style

Said the Open champion: 'I feel like I have that round in me. It was an easy 6-under today'

SMILES BETTER: Shane Lowry happy with his game en route to a final round 66 oN Sunday at the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at Mount Juliet.

Rory McIlroy admitted he needs to work "pretty hard" on his game after a disappointing performance in the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open.

McIlroy followed an opening 72 with a promising 67 at Mount Juliet, but carded rounds of 73 and 74 over the weekend to finish two over par in a tie for 59th.