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

Lowry had to contend with a virus, further hampering his comeback attempts, though the Irishman offered no excuses

The Clara man really enjoyed himself on Sunday after a difficult 'defence' of the title he won at the county Antrim venue in 2019

Five of the last six Open Championship winners have had opening odds of +2000 or longer, including two of the past five victors having odds of +8000 or longer, in the major that has produced some of the most surprising winners in recent years.

Scottie Scheffler stormed to a dominant victory at The Open Championship at Royal Portrush, but the American offered a wonderful touch to Shane Lowry before the Northern Ireland fans

Rory McIlroy was there for the most consequential moment of Shane Lowry’s career, kneeling greenside when his best friend secured t