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Shane Lowry won The Open the last time it was at Royal Portrush, but a controversy over his ball moving on a practice swing might make his return for the 2025 British Open one to forget.
Shane Lowry was caught in a foul-mouthed rant during the second round of The Open at Royal Portrush – before being handed a two-stroke penalty. The Irishman has been looking to win his
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GOLF.com on MSN'Hard to take': Shane Lowry rules controversy sparks confusion at Open ChampionshipShane Lowry made a practice swing at the Open Championship that caused a ball to move, leading to a controversial two-stroke penalty. The post ‘Hard to take’: Shane Lowry rules controversy sparks confusion at Open Championship appeared first on Golf.
Through all the chaos, the angst and a sizeable dollop of controversy emerged the calm and ominous figure of Scottie Scheffler to assert his mastery and take the halfway lead at the 153rd Open Championship.
This isn't how Bryson DeChambeau drew it up. He was already in a brutal spot at an odd angle in the rough at the No. 4 in his opening round of The Open Championship at Royal Portrush. But then, DeChambeau came up with nothing but air. His third shot was, well, a third stroke but not a third contact.
Shane Lowry feels he "managed to handle" himself well during his first round of the 153rd Open Championship at Portrush on Thursday.
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GOLF.com on MSNGrant Horvat’s PGA Tour denial; NBC’s surprising Open shift | Hot MicWhy Grant Horvat's request to film a PGA Tour event was denied, and the surprising NBC change coming to the Open Championship.
The incident on the 12th hole propelled the 153rd Open Championship into controversy, when Shane Lowry was standing over his second shot.
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — Collin Morikawa can take solace in not being the only person to refer to golf’s oldest championship by its unofficial name.
Sam Horsfield was one of 15 LIV Golf members in action at the final qualifying tournaments for The Open Championship, but saw his bid to qualify end in bizarre fashion
The Open Championship began in 1860 when Willie Park Sr. defeated seven other golfers at Prestwick in Scotland. When the “British Open” began is a little less clear.
Royal Portrush is playing host to the final major of the year, the 2025 Open Championship in Northern Ireland. Here are the best prop bets to make.