Overview
- Playing the North Course on Thursday, the 36-year-old posted nine under with two eagles, six birdies and one bogey to trail Justin Rose by one.
- Lower said improved putting fueled the round after a year of struggles on the greens.
- He noted his focus is divided as his wife, Janise, is 34 weeks pregnant with twins, and he aims to return home Monday.
- Lower, a journeyman without full exempt status after a down 2025, entered the field late following Jimmy Stanger’s withdrawal.
- He turns to the tougher South Course on Friday with a chance to consolidate his position entering the weekend.