Lowry ready to go again

2019 Open winner returns to scene of triumph

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Shane Lowry has spent a couple of weeks playing casual golf in preparation for a return to the scene of his Open victory in 2019 but admits he would prefer a couple of practice rounds at Royal Portrush just to help focus his mind.

The Irishman opted not to play in the Scottish Open, traditionally always the week before The Open, as the only time he made the trip in the last decade resulted in him missing the cut at Hoylake in 2023.

Instead the 38-year-old from County Offaly took the opportunity to make the most of some of the best courses his homeland has to offer.