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 says he would like the Open to return to Royal Portrush "next year" after an "incredible" week of support.

Whether he won or tied for 35th, Shane Lowry's return to Royal Portrush six years after his Open championship win promised to be a special one. It has been anything but for the Irishman this week. While his week did start with a one-under 70,

New footage has surfaced that appears to justify the two-shot penalty given to Shane Lowry at The Open. Watch the ball move here.