Shane Lowry opened his campaign at the 153rd Open Championship with a steady one‑under‑par 70 in the first round, navigating Royal Portrush’s tricky links with minimal drama. In round two, he is one-under par through 14 to sit at two‑under overall.

Shane Lowry was given a two-stroke penalty after the second round of the Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on Friday. Lowry was determined to have caused his ball to move while taking a practice swing in the rough ahead of his second shot on the par-5 12th hole.

Scottie Scheffler should be put up alongside the great Tiger Woods, so says Shane Lowry. Scheffler went into his final round at The Open on Sunday on the brink of glory at Royal Portrush, holding a four-stroke lead over the chasing pack.