{
  "id": 6640373,
  "title": "Joaquin Niemann leads wind-blown Irish Open at Doonbeg",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/joaquin-niemann-leads-wind-blown-irish-open-at-doonbeg",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-10T20:36:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/golf/2026/09/10/joaquin-niemann-leads-wind-blown-irish-open-at-doonbeg"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Joaquin Niemann dominated the final stretch of the Irish Open on Thursday, posting four successive birdies to lead the tournament with a 5-under 65. The strong winds at the cliffside Trump International course slowed play and prevented a quick finish. Competitors like Shane Lowry, Rory McIlroy, and Jon Rahm struggled against the wind, with Lowry finishing at 67, tied with Shaun Norris, and three others at 3-under unable to complete their rounds. Patrick Reed, leading the Race to Dubai, shot a 68. Defending champion McIlroy made a double bogey on the 13th hole and finished at 69, noting the round's slow pace due to the severe conditions. Niemann, a nine-time winner in the LIV Golf League, praised his iron shots and finishing putts, while Meronk and Steinlechner were close to catching Niemann when play resumed on Friday.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}