Lowry’s profanity‑laden outburst at Portrush
Shane Lowry Curses Royal Portrush after Mishap During Second Round at Open Championship originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Shane Lowry opened his campaign at the 153rd Open Championship with a steady one‑under‑par 70 in the first round, navigating Royal Portrush’s tricky links with minimal drama. In round two, he is one-under par through 14 to sit at two‑under overall.
It was on the par‑4 11th hole during Friday’s second round that Lowry’s frustration boiled over.
After watching his drive veer offline, he could be heard shouting, “No! Don’t go left!” The Irishman then let loose, saying, “(Expletive) off. (Expletive) this place,”—a very usual occurrence when Lowry messes up.
That outburst may surprise some, given Lowry’s deep connection to Portrush. His stunning victory there in 2019 marked the first Open held in Northern Ireland since the 1950s, and the town still honors him with a large mural of his likeness.
There is no ill will toward the venue from Lowry—just golf‑course emotions and the raw frustration that comes when a cherished haven turns against you.
The afternoon’s squalls and heavy rain only compounded the challenge. Sudden downpours and swirling winds left many contenders scrambling, turning what had been a birdie fest into a test of survival.
Even Scottie Scheffler, who was on a birdie run, saw his flawless score blemished by a bogey.
Shane Lowry HOT mic 🎙️🔥
— NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) July 18, 2025
“F**k off! F**k this place!” 🫨@LowryTracker | #TheOpenChampionship
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Scheffler is showcasing one of his best performances in recent weeks. Every step he took on the course, every shot he hit earned him some new fans in this foreign place. He truly showed his calibre as the World No. 1 on Friday.
But the unfortunate part is that Lowry's horror of 11 did not just end there. The officials handed him a two-shot penalty after assessing that his practice swing moved the ball from its designated place. He is now even par heading into the weekend.
🚨❌⛳️ #PENALTY ASSESSED — Shane Lowry has been informed that he has been assessed a 2-stroke penalty for the incident involving his ball, which moved during a practice swing during today’s 2nd round. @LowryTracker
— NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) July 18, 2025
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 18, 2025, where it first appeared.
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