Shane Lowry left ruing average opening rounds after Saturday 66

“I'd like to see Rory in there with a shout [on Sunday] because it would be interesting to see what the Irish guys would be like."

Ireland’s Shane Lowry reacts to a missed putt on the 16th. Picture: ©INPHO/James Crombie

Golf at the Olympics feels different. For all sorts of reasons. Shane Lowry stands tied for 24th after a third round 66 at the Le Golf National on Saturday. If this was a normal week he would be chasing a top ten and some FedEx points. Not here.

Here, only three places matter.