2019 – The year in sport
Marking The Spot’s comprehensive sporting review of the year that was.
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Golf
Shane Lowry holds his nerve to win The Open
Shane Lowry held his nerve in challenging conditions at Royal Portrush to win The Open Championship – his first major title. The Offaly man’s 15 under-par sees him win by six shots from Tommy Fleetwood.
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Shane Lowry four clear ahead of final round – The Open
Shane Lowry takes a four shot lead heading into the final round of The Open at Royal Portrush. The Offaly man carded a superb eight-under-par 63 and will be paired with Tommy Fleetwood tomorrow afternoon.
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McIlroy misses cut as Shane Lowry takes share of lead – The Open
Shane Lowry is in a share of the lead on 8 under par heading into the weekend of The Open Championship at Royal Portrush. Both Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods have missed the cut at the year’s final major.
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J.B. Holmes leads the way at Portrush – The Open
J.B. Holmes leads the way after the first round of The Open Championship at Royal Portrush. Local favourite Rory McIlroy endured a terrible opening round coming home 8 over par.
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