The Amgen Irish Open 2026 at Trump International Golf Links, Doonbeg, saw home favorite Shane Lowry (-11) take control after a brilliant -8 second round breaking the course record at Doonbeg. Backed by the Irish crowd, Lowry’s composed play has given him a three-shot cushion heading into the weekend.

Denmark’s Niklas Møller (-8) and Joachim B. Olesen (-8), along with China’s Haotong Li (-8), share second place after strong performances, keeping themselves firmly in contention.

Chile’s Joaqúin Niemann (-7), Scotland’s Ewen Ferguson (-7), Australia’s Kazuma Kobori (-7), and Northern Ireland’s Tom McKibbin (-7) are tied for fifth, all within striking distance. Denmark’s Rasmus Højgaard (-7) and Rasmus Neergaard (-7), Sweden’s Jens Dantorp (-7), England’s Andy Sullivan (-7), and America’s Patrick Reed (-7) round out the group at -7.