Shane Lowry snapped his club in frustration after a tough opening day at TPC Sawgrass.
It has been an up-and-down year for Lowry with the 2019 Open winner recently parting ways with long-term caddie Brian 'Bo' Martin.
And the Offaly man was visibly frustrated on the 15th hole after getting into trouble in the trees.
After failing to hit a good recovery shot, Lowry hit his iron against a tree before snapping it against his leg.
It was a day to forget for the Irish after the first round with all three in danger of missing the cut.
Lowry sits at five over par while Rory McIlroy was only one shot better at four over par.
Seamus Power was the best of the Irish at two over par and all will have work to do if they are to stick around for the weekend with the projected cut at even par.
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