Shane Lowry going strong in final bid to confirm Ryder Cup place

Shane Lowry on the 13th tee during day one of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. Picture: Steven Paston/PA 

Shane Lowry powered up the leaderboard on day two of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth on Friday afternoon.

The Offaly man shot a round of 66 to sit on eight-under at the halfway mark, four shots behind leader Kiradech Aphibarnrat.