Solid Open start for Shane Lowry, who arrived at the first tee wearing Argentina colours

Solid Open start for Shane Lowry, who arrived at the first tee wearing Argentina colours

Irish golfer won the battle with himself to shoot an admirable one-under round of 69 in difficult conditions

Friday Diary: Lowry can accelerate after bump in the road - Irish Golfer Magazine

Sometimes a golfer’s biggest battle is the one they have with themselves. Before the Open Championship Shane Lowry spoke of wanting it too much and how golf hasn’t been loving him back. Through the fist 36 holes he has looked comfortable and has shown resilience when needed. Lowry’s season to date is a what could have been story. Big chances to win have passed him by in Dubai and Florida the latter of which he hasn’t quite recovered from, yet. H…