Shane Lowry admits that he slept it out and missed the dramatic finale that saw his close friend Padraig Harrington claim the US Senior Open title last Sunday.
Dubliner Harrington saw his six shot lead at the turn reduced to one in the end by Steve Stricker but he held on to claim his first senior major title.
"I fell asleep," laughed Lowry. "When I woke up, Wendy said he won.