Lowry takes four-shot lead into final round as Trump jets in for Irish Open

[p]After completing his political engagements in Dublin, golf fan Trump made a dramatic landing aboard helicopter Marine One on Ireland's west coast at a course he has owned since 2014.[/p][p][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/lowry-shane/pAUj2FN5/"]Lowry[/a]'s surge to the top of the leaderboard has further energised the tournament.[/p][p]The 39-year-old won his home Open in 2009 as an amateur and claimed his only major on Irish soil at Royal Portrush seven years ago.[/p][p]However, Lowry has only won one individual event since.[/p][p]The world number 53 produced a brilliant putting display to post a five-under-par round of 65 and reach 16 under for the tournament.[/p][p][b]"I had so much fun out there on the back nine. The crowds were incredible," said Lowry.[/b][/p][p][b]"They cheered me on the whole way home and hopefully will do the same tomorrow.[/b][/p][p][b]"I'm looking forward to tomorrow. Final group, leading my home tournament, it's a nice place to be and it should be fun."[/b][/p][embed guid="bcef5f0e-ebe2-4ef0-83a9-ca7bae7c18c5" url="https://x.com/IrishOpen_/status/2098856858735771985" social-type="twitter" /][p]Denmark's [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/olesen-jacob-skov/SWXicjzB/"]Jacob Skov Olesen[/a] is second despite a costly three-putt on the 18th for his only bogey of the day.[/p][p]It will take a remarkable twist for the winner on Sunday not to come from the final group.[/p][p]Chile's [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/niemann-joaquin/APN2KeX1/"]Joaquin Niemann[/a] is third on nine under, with Tom McKibbin and [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/rodrigues-daniel/vJjPRVJa/"]Daniel Rodrigues[/a] two shots further back.[/p][p][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/mcilroy-rory/djwanksN/"]Rory McIlroy[/a] will not defend his title after a miserable day for the Masters champion.[/p][p]McIlroy posted a 74 to fall back to two over for the tournament, but was heartened to see his close friend Lowry leading the way.[/p][p][b]"I think there's a great buzz around the tournament because Shane's up there and leading," said the six-time major champion, who has previously played golf alongside Trump.[/b][/p][embed guid="0148fded-64c9-4d98-93aa-fa3511e0482b" url="https://x.com/DPWorldTour/status/2098781132900741406" social-type="twitter" /][p]McIlroy added it was "pretty cool" to witness the commotion around Trump's arrival.[/p][p]He confirmed he would be attending a dinner with Trump, who applauded the world number two at the 18th hole.[/p][p]Irish media reported Trump watched the third round from over the 18th green, flanked by his sons Eric and Don Jr.[/p][p]The 80-year-old is expected to attend the final round on Sunday and may even present the trophy to the winner.[/p]