The Open 2019: Lowry closing on first major win in final round - live!
(The Guardian Sports News)

Hole-by-hole updates from the final day at Royal PortrushOfficial Open leaderboardSend your thoughts to Scott by email here 5.59pm BST Two-putt pars again for Lowry and Fleetwood. As Ireland´s hero makes his way to the 18th tee, through a tunnel of ecstatic supporters, he steadfastly refuses to take up any of the many high-five offers. He´s taking nothing for granted. Unlike the R&A engraver, who has already etched his name onto the Claret Jug! But fair´s fair, Lowry has a six-shot lead. Jean van de Velde would have closed it out at Carnoustie in 1999 with a six-shot lead.-15: Lowry (17)-9: Fleetwood (17) 5.55pm BST Up on 18, Justin Rose signs for a thoroughly awful final round of 79. One of the pre-tournament favourites just never got going today. It´s a 74 for Rickie Fowler, meanwhile, who did well to keep it together after spraying that opening drive out of bounds. He´s -5, and it´s another high finish at the Open without reward. One day, Rickie, one day. Continue reading...