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

AND IT WAS on Sunday that Shane Lowry was given a break. Having endured all manner of adversity across the week, Lowry enjoyed the climactic sunshine at Portrush, finishing with a five-under, six-birdie 66 that was illuminated by a hole-out from the fourth fairway.

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Lowry didn’t want to make excuses, but Saturday was brutal as he shot 74 while battling a virus at the Open Championship.

Shane Lowry admits he has an even greater appreciation now for his 2019 Open win after lapping up the electric atmosphere and signing off with a superb 66 at Royal Portrush.The Offaly man dreams one day when might get the chance to play in The Open at Portmarnock,

Our golf correspondent reports from the media centre and also digs out some stories behind the scenes at Royal Portrush. According to a conversation overhead in a takeaway restaurant in Portstewart, one of the 18 LIV Golf players who teed up here will be leaving the Saudi-backed circuit when his contract expires.

Shane Lowry offers hope to chasing pack at Open with final-round 66 - Matt Fitzpatrick, five back, and Rory McIlroy and Tyrrell Hatton, six behind, represent the biggest threat.

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