Shane Lowry spotted at site of first tour victory as he prepares for Open
In a little over two weeks' time, Lowry will return to Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, where he lifted the Claret Jug in jubilant scenes in 2019.
The Offaly man has already been on a scouting trip to the Dunluce Links ahead of the 2025 Open, but he has also found the time to get in a practice round at County Louth Golf Club.
County Louth Golf Club, known as Baltray to the locals, played host to the 2009 Irish Open when Lowry sensationally triumphed as an amateur after a thrilling play-off with Englishman Robert Rock.
Understandably the Louth venue has always held a special place in Lowry's heart ever since, and the Clara man returned there on Tuesday morning for a round.
Happy to take pictures with the locals, including the course's team of greenkeepers, Lowry got in some links practice on one of the finest tests in the country.
It has always been common for golf's finest players to take in a trip to Ireland before teeing it up in the Open Championship. During his pomp, Tiger Woods often travelled to Ireland alongside his good friend Mark O'Meara to play our top links courses ahead of the major championship.
And many more of the world's top players are expected to turn up at courses around the country in the coming week as they get in some links practice ahead of the mania of Open week.
Lowry is set to practice in Ireland for the next two weeks, deciding against competing in the Scottish Open next week, where Rory McIlroy is teeing it up.
The Offaly man has enjoyed a consistent season on the PGA Tour but is looking to bounce back from two below par events, first a missed cut at the US Open and then a tied 45th finish at the Travelers Championship last time out.
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