Shane Lowry’s rule break erupts into controversy amid furious outburst: ‘F*** this place!’⛳🔥**

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⛳ Shane Lowry’s Open round ERUPTS into chaos!
The 2019 Open Champion Shane Lowry receives a two-stroke penalty after a practice swing caused his ball to move — all caught on camera and confirmed post-round by The R&A. But it wasn’t just the ruling that made headlines…

🔊 Caught on live mic, Lowry furiously shouted: “F* this place!”** as rain pelted down at Royal Portrush. Sky Sports had to apologize for the expletive, but the damage was already done — on the scorecard and on social media.

📹 In this video, we break down:

🔍 The controversial moment on the 11th hole

⚖️ The exact rule Lowry broke (and why it was a two-stroke penalty)

📺 Fan reactions and social media backlash

🎤 Shane Lowry’s growing reputation for mic’d-up meltdowns

🏌️‍♂️ What it means for his chances at The Open

🌧️ How brutal weather may have made matters worse

Was the R&A too harsh? Or did the footage prove Lowry was at fault? Watch the full breakdown and judge for yourself. 👀👇

Irish golfer Shane Lowry found himself at the center of a storm during the second round of the open after being penalized for unintentionally moving his ball during a practice swing. The former Open champion was assessed a two-stroke penalty by the RA, which altered his score from two under to even par, drastically impacting his standing in the tournament. The incident unfolded on the 12th hole at Royal Port Trush, where Lowry’s practice swing in the thick rough caused his ball to move slightly backward. At the time, neither Lowry nor his caddy, Darren Reynolds, noticed the motion. It wasn’t until the 15th Fairway that I officials informed him that the footage would be reviewed post round. Compounding the controversy, Lowry was caught on a hot mic earlier in the round, shouting, “F this place.” asterisk in frustration after a poor tea shot on the 11th hole. Sky Sports commentator Euan Murray quickly apologized to viewers for the explicit language, but the moment had already gone viral. It marked the third major this year where Lowry has been heard using similar language on camera. After finishing his round with what he believed was a one under par 70. Lowry was informed of the ruling. Officials after reviewing video evidence and consulting his playing partners Colin Morawa and Scotty Sheffler confirmed the penalty. Golf rules state that if a ball moves due to a practice swing and is not replaced to its original spot, a two-stroke penalty applies. Though rules have been softened in recent years to account for natural causes like gravity or weather, this movement was clearly caused by Lowry’s club. The weather at Royal Portrush was relentless throughout the day with rain adding to the difficulty. Lowry’s frustrations were on full display, even yelling f off asterisk after another errant shot found the left rough. Despite the setback, he managed to bounce back with a crucial birdie on the 15th to help stay in contention. Reactions on social media were swift. One user wrote, “The ball clearly moved. Intent doesn’t matter.” He caused the penalty is fair, though this penalty may impact his chances of making the cut. The bigger debate now surrounds the role of technology in modern golf and the scrutiny it places on every player’s mood. As Lowry’s passionate outbursts and raw emotion continue to make headlines, so too does the ongoing conversation around sportsmanship, mental resilience, and the ever watchful eye of highdefinition cameras.