Shane Lowry loves the grind of a strong test and it’s showing at Bay Hill. He had six birdies Friday in slightly tamer conditions for a 5-under 67, giving him a two-shot lead going into the weekend at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

Golf Central reacts to Rory McIlroy's disappointing third round at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, where they analyze his struggles with the driver and why he's generally been "off his game" at Bay Hill.

Lowry began the day with a two-shot advantage, but struggled to an error-strewn 76 at Bay Hill which left him at four under par.