Shane Lowry happy with strong finish as he bids to make move at ...

Shane Lowry was relieved to birdie two of his last three holes and boost his chances of contending for The Players this weekend.

The Offaly man had little luck on crusty Sawgrass greens, but while his nine-footer for eagle at the 16th failed to drop, he tapped in to get back to level for the day, then followed a difficult two-putt par at the 17th with a brilliant closing birdie from six feet at the last.