Shane Lowry has returned to Royal Portrush as the last man to win The Open at this year's venue, but the former champion admitted he was nervous ahead of his first tee shot

Scheffler most certainly played his way into it as he seeks a second Major of the season after winning the US PGA at Quail Hollow in May, with his unflappable and patient approach working perfectly on such a testing day, made even tougher by the slow pace of play.

Shane Lowry feels he "managed to handle" himself well during his first round of the 153rd Open Championship at Portrush on Thursday.

Shane Lowry delivered among the most epic wins in Irish golf history. At Portrush 10 years later, he did it again. Now? He's chasing a third act.

The telltale sign that acts as confirmation that Shane Lowry is doing Shane Lowry things is when his large fist is closed so that it can punch into the air. If the gesture is met with decibel-breaking roars from the crowds, all the better.

Open Championship is less than 24 hours from teeing off. Here is a look at past winners and how to watch this year's tournament.

The Clara golfer took the glory six years ago and aims to repeat the feat after a very consistent year that has left him searching still for a first win. This would be some place to achieve it.

Feeling around north Co Antrim course is miles away from the tensions which often grab summer headlines in Northern Ireland