Pacesetting Lowry tees off in hunt for U.S. Open glory
By Mark Lamport-Stokes OAKMONT, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Irishman Shane Lowry had a first major title looming in his sights when he teed off on the par-four opening hole with a four-stroke lead in the final round of the weather-hit U.S. Open on Sunday. The burly 29-year-old from Clara in County Offaly had birdied two of his last four holes for a five-under-par 65 when the marathon third round was finally completed earlier in the day to tighten his grip on the championship. Lowry, who has looked
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