Former champion Shane Lowry says his Open Championship at Royal Portrush has been "hard to take" after a shooting three over in his third round on Saturday.

Shane Lowry was handed a penalty during the second round of The Open Championship at Royal Portrush after appearing to make his ball move prior to his second shot

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

Lowry feels “rejuvenated” and as prepared as he could be in his bid to become the first player to win consecutive British Opens at the same course since Tiger Woods at St. Andrews in 2000 and ’05.

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