A US Open Oops for Lowry, Who Gets a Penalty After Picking up His Ball but Forgetting to Mark
- Shane Lowry made the first eagle at par-4 Hole 3 during the 2025 U.S. Open held at Oakmont on June 12, 2025.
- The challenging Oakmont course, known for a punishing layout and heavy rain causing delays, intensified players' struggles including Lowry's.
- Lowry committed a rare rules violation by picking up his ball without marking it during the second round, resulting in a one-stroke penalty.
- Lowry reflected that his actions were among the biggest errors he has made, committing multiple doubles and other mistakes, resulting in a total score of 17-over 157.
- The penalty and poor performance caused Lowry to miss the cut, highlighting the difficulty of Oakmont and its impact on even top players.
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A US Open oops for Lowry, who gets a penalty after picking up his ball but forgetting to mark
OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) — Shane Lowry was penalized a stroke Friday at the U.S. Open after he accidentally picked up his ball on the 14th green without marking it.
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