Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy often travel to and from tournaments together but the former admitted to fans at The Open Championship that he was not in the best of moods on one journey

Shane Lowry's week was hampered by a two-shot penalty in the second round of The Open Championship, but the Irishman bounced back with an impressive finish on Sunday

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.

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry both let emotions get the better of them at Royal Portrush during the second round of The Open Championship, with microphones picking up their swearing

Rory McIlroy was involved in several controversial moments during the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome, including a heated altercation with Patrick Cantlay's caddie, Joe LaCava

Shane Lowry was almost doing cartwheels after he opened with a one-under 70 and his pal Rory McIlroy was equally relieved to overcome a wayward driver to match him and lie just three shots off the pace in The Open at Royal Portrush.

Scottie and Shane launch their final tee shot of the day down the fairway and into perfect position to set up birdie chances. In Scottie’s case, that could see him open up a two shot lead. It would also be an eight under par 63 to match Shane’s Saturday score from 2019.

Rory McIlroy was heard swearing on live television during The Open, as the Sky Sports commentary team were forced to issue an apology to viewers

Shane Lowry has been hit with a two-shot penalty at The Open Championship after being adjudged to have caused his ball to move while taking a practice swing at the 12th hole

The four-time major champion was at the heart of a truly bizarre moment during the third round of The Open Championship at Royal Portrush on Saturday afternoon