‘I Played This Wind Two Weeks Ago’ - Lowry’s Early Troon Scouting Mission Pays Off For Lowest First Round Major Score

Shane Lowry waves to the crowd after holing a putt on the 18th green.

Shane Lowry made the dream start to The 152nd Open Championship, as the former Claret Jug winner fired a blemish free five-under-par round of 66 to sit one off the lead at the top of the leaderboard.

Carding five birdies and 13 pars, Lowry looked composed throughout as the majority of the field struggled on the first day at Royal Troon, with less than 20 players under-par at the end of play on Thursday.