Shane Lowry begins his final round nine shots off leader Ángel Hidalgo at the Spanish Open as he bids to take home a massive paycheque. The Offaly native made three Bogeys in his first six holes on Saturday before rallying on the back nine,

This is a funny old game." Lowry played alongside Hatton at last year's Ryder Cup, helping Team Europe to secure a five-point victory over the USA. Hatton is one shot better off than Lowry at the Spanish Open after a penultimate round of 66.

Irish golfer had a ‘few too many glasses of wine’ the night before as he improved by nine strokes in round two

After a poor opening round of four over on day one, Offaly ace Lowry produced a round of 66 on Friday to get back into the hunt at the DP World Tour event