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The Open 2024: Shane Lowry in 'comfort zone' at Royal Troon as Irishman leads and eyes second Claret Jug

Shane Lowry Open Royal Troon The Open

Shane Lowry believes he is ready to take whatever is thrown at him "on the chin" after keeping his bid for a second Open title firmly on track on a windswept day at Royal Troon.

Lowry added a second round of 69 to his opening 66 for a halfway total of seven under par which looked insurmountable due to a strengthening wind causing havoc for the later starters.

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