Shane Lowry confessed “a couple too many glasses of wine” made all the difference as he fired a five-under 66 haul himself back into the mix in the acciona Open de España in Madrid.

Shane Lowry failed to make a birdie for the first time all season as winds gusting to 69 kmph sent scores soaring in the acciona Open de España.

Shane Lowry might be running on fumes but he should have the edge over new dad Jon Rahm as he bids to deny the Basque star his fourth win in six starts in the acciona Open de España.