Advertisement League of Ireland Horse Racing TV Listings GAA Fixtures The Video Review Sport meets news, current affairs, society & pop culture Rugby Weekly Extra Dive into all the news and analysis 3 times a week The Football Family Weekly insights from the week’s big talking points Advertisement More Stories Lowry and McIlroy on the ninth green today.Alamy Stock Photo McIlroy and Lowry slip down leaderboard but still in hunt at Zurich Classic The Irish pair are aiming to become the first team to successfully defend their title at the Zurich Classic. 12.10am, 26 Apr 2025 Share options RORY McILROY AND Shane Lowry slipped down the leaderboard at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans after a day-two round of 69. The pair are in a tie for 16th, on 11 under, having shot 64 yesterday which put them in a tie for 14th. Advertisement They are six strokes off American duo Isaiah Salinda and Kevin Velo, who lead after a stunning 58 on Thursday and 69 today. McIlroy and Lowry are bidding to become the first team to successfully defend their title at the Zurich Classic. Their foursome round today at TPC Louisiana included an eagle on the second hole. Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry posted a second-round (69) 👀 Can the defending champions claw their way back up the leaderboard this weekend? 🏆 pic.twitter.com/j4tVU11PcD— Golf on CBS ⛳ (@GolfonCBS) April 25, 2025 They had birdies on holes four, seven, eight, 10 and 12 but dropped shots on three, 13, 17 and 18. Follow the leaderboard here Viewcomments Send Tip or Correction Embed this post To embed this post, copy the code below on your site Email “McIlroy and Lowry slip down leaderboard but still in hunt at Zurich Classic”. Recipient's Email Feedback on “McIlroy and Lowry slip down leaderboard but still in hunt at Zurich Classic”. Your Feedback Your Email (optional) Report a Comment Please select the reason for reporting this comment. Please give full details of the problem with the comment... 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