Five years on from lifting the Claret Jug at Portrush, the Offaly man started the day three shots behind overnight leader Billy Horschel
Shane Lowry 's Open challenge lit up on the front nine on Sunday, but his aim to win a second career major ultimately ended in disappointment at Royal Troon.
after a six-over par 77 on Saturday followed a two-under 69 on Friday and a five-under 66 on day one. That left him just one shot behind then joint-leaders Justin Rose and Thriston Lawrence on four-under-par and he looked to have every chance as he took to the back nine after a par on the ninth hole.
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