Lowry sets new course record to lead The Open by 4

GLYN KIRK / AFP

Reigning Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship winner Shane Lowry is in the lead going into the final round of the Open Championship.

The Irishman set a new course record at Royal Portrush to open up a four shot lead over Tommy Fleetwood.

Meanwhile America's JB Holmes is six shots behind Lowry.

Lowry and Fleetwood, who are both looking to win their first major titles, get their final round underway at 4:47 pm UAE time.

More from Sports News

News

  • UAE leaders hold talks with Bahrain King

    UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain on Wednesday, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court.

  • UAE's National Anti-Narcotics Authority busts international drug gang

    The UAE’s National Anti-Narcotics Authority has announced the dismantling of a criminal gang involved in drug trafficking and distribution, following a month-long joint operation with Dubai Police, Sharjah Police and authorities in Bahrain.

  • H.H. Sheikh Mansour, Russian Deputy PM discuss expanding cooperation

    His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, held talks with Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, focusing on strengthening cooperation between the two countries.