AND IT WAS on Sunday that Shane Lowry was given a break. Having endured all manner of adversity across the week, Lowry enjoyed the climactic sunshine at Portrush, finishing with a five-under, six-birdie 66 that was illuminated by a hole-out from the fourth fairway.

Lowry didn’t want to make excuses, but Saturday was brutal as he shot 74 while battling a virus at the Open Championship.

Shane Lowry offered hope to Rory McIlroy and the rest of the chasing pack praying for an uncharacteristic Scottie Scheffler slip by shooting a final-round 66 at The Open.

Shane Lowry admits he has an even greater appreciation now for his 2019 Open win after lapping up the electric atmosphere and signing off with a superb 66 at Royal Portrush.The Offaly man dreams one day when might get the chance to play in The Open at Portmarnock,

Rory McIlroy hopes to pull off an audacious comeback at The Open 2025 with Scottie Scheffler holding a commanding lead heading into Sunday’s fourth round at Royal Portrush. The world No 1 is four shots clear of Haotong Li,

Shane Lowry has been assessed a two-shot penalty for his golf ball moving in the rough on the 12th hole of the British Open.

The most stinging thing that can happen to a golfer, especially in the heat of a major, is a penalty that rewrites their scorecard. On Friday at Royal Portrush, Shane Lowry felt that sting in full force.

The Offaly star had his highs and lows in a tough first round of The Open but was very pleased all round to be under par heading into Friday