Lowry is the unexpected Irishman with chance at Portrush

Golf - The 148th Open Championship - Royal Portrush Golf Club, Portrush, Northern Ireland - July 19, 2019 Republic of Ireland's Shane Lowry on the 17th hole during the second round REUTERS/Jason Cairnduff

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (Reuters) - Ireland's Shane Lowry grabbed a share of the lead at the British Open after carding a second consecutive round of 67 giving himself a chance of redeeming his 2016 meltdown at the U.S. Open.

Lowry, given warm support throughout his round at Royal Portrush, will be paired with co-leader J.B. Holmes in the final group on Saturday as both look to give themselves a real chance of a maiden major success.