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Shane Lowry's Double-Bogey Sparks Outrage at The Open

7/21/2025

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Shane Lowry faced a contentious two-shot penalty at The Open when his practice swing inadvertently nudged his ball, breaching Rule 9.4. What began as a par transformed into a double-bogey, sparking outrage among players and fans alike, who deemed the ruling overly severe and unclear. Lowry, however, took the decision in stride.

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Shane Lowry faced a contentious two-shot penalty at The Open when his practice swing inadvertently nudged his ball, breaching Rule 9.4. What began as a par transformed into a double-bogey, sparking outrage among players and fans alike, who deemed the ruling overly severe and unclear. Lowry, however, took the decision in stride.