Conor Purcell holds three shot lead after round two of NI Open
Dubliner cards bogey-free round to open up lead heading into the weekend
Dubliner cards bogey-free round to open up lead heading into the weekend
The Belfast golfer made the cut in both the US Open at Pinehurst and the Open Championship in Troon, Scotland
The 30-year-old American added the Open title to his US PGA Championship crown with victory at Royal Troon.
Rose was overpowered by Xander Schauffele over the back nine with his American playing partner posting 31 to his 34.
Schauffele carded a bogey-free 65 to finish nine under par, two shots ahead of Billy Horschel and Justin Rose.
Schauffele carded a flawless closing 65 at Royal Troon to finish nine under par.
The American carded a flawless closing 65 on Sunday to finish nine under par at Royal Troon.
The last major of the year remained up for grabs with nine holes to play.
The English pair went into Sunday one shot behind leader Billy Horschel.
The 37-year-old shot a 69 in the worst of the wind and rain.
The major championship debutant shot 73 to remain hot on the heels of leader Billy Horschel.