Shane Lowry assessed 2-stroke penalty at 2025 British Open
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Smylie Kaufman wasn't the only one cursing at Royal Portrush on Friday, but he still drew an apology from Mike Tirico.
The 2019 champion at Royal Portrush had his round of 70 turn into a 72 after a postround review surrounding a swing in wet rough at the 12th hole Friday.
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Agence France-Presse on MSNLowry accepted 2-shot British Open penalty over fear of 'cheat' backlashShane Lowry said he feared a social media backlash if he did not accept a two-stroke penalty at the British Open on Friday. The footage had been highlighted on social media before Lowry was handed the penalty.
Shane Lowry unleashing F-bomb rants during golf tournaments is certainly nothing new. He did it at this year's PGA Championship. He did it at last year's British Open. He, well, you get the point. But what happened on Friday was still a bit shocking from the Irishman.
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PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — Shane Lowry believes he’s figured out a formula to excel in the biggest tournaments, like this week’s British Open at Royal Portrush, where he won the Claret Jug in 2019.