Shane Lowry Eight Off the Lead At FedExCup Playoffs

The weekly playoff format means Lowry is now under pressure in today's round.

Shane Lowry is 1 over par following the opening round of the FedExCup playoffs.

The Open Champion had a mixed bag of five bogeys and four birdies in signing for a round of 72.

Rory McIlroy however will go into the second round of the Northern Trust five shots off the lead. 

The world number 3 carded a 2-under par round of 69 in Boston yesterday. 

Harris English, Kevin Streelman and Cameron Davis head the field on 7-under par. 

The other Irishman in the field, Graeme McDowell is 6 over. 

McIlroy doesn't feel at the peak of his powers right now. 

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