Vincent Norrman rules in Kildare as Shane Lowry shines and Rory McIlroy sinks

McIlroy put four balls in the water en route to a 74 that left him tied for 16th, five shots behind the winner, while Lowry finished third.

TOUGH FINISH: Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy dejected after finishing his round. Pic Credit ©INPHO/Ben Brady

Sweden's Vincent Norrman claimed the Horizon Irish Open but Irish eyes were smiling for Shane Lowry as he produced his first top 10 for seven months to boost his confidence as the Ryder Cup looms.

Norrman conquered The K Club by carding a stunning seven-under 65 alongside Kilkenny debutant Mark Power to win by a shot from overnight leader Hurly Long on 14-under par.