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The Irish Sun
9 minutes ago
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- The Irish Sun
Shane Lowry ‘felt like throwing up all over the place' after family hit by sickness bug amid The Open ball controversy
SHANE LOWRY felt sick after accepting a brutal two-stroke penalty - then wanted to throw up for his entire third round. Lowry, 38, was docked two shots on Friday night when TV footage appeared to show his ball move fractionally after a practice swing from the 12th hole rough. 3 Shane Lowry felt sick throughout his round on Saturday Credit: Sportsfile 3 He admitted his whole family had come down with the bug Credit: Getty He was called in by R&A officials and It meant Lowry signed for a round of one-over 72 instead of one-under 70 and started his Saturday round at even par. The 2019 Open champion at Portrush carded a three-over 74 to take himself out of contention for today's final round. But then he revealed he had been feeling unwell after a bug hit his wife and daughters. READ MORE ON THE OPEN Lowry said: 'I haven't eaten today yet. I tried to get a protein drink down me after eight holes, and I felt like throwing up all over the place. It's been a tough day and I had a bad finish. 'It was hard to take. Then I woke up at 2.30am with cramps in my stomach. I know we have it in the house. "Ivy had a couple of days ago. Wendy had it yesterday. Me and Iris have it today. It will be gone by the holidays next week so at least that's a plus. 'Honestly, every bathroom I went in and tried to throw up, I couldn't. It's just such a bad feeling. It's just really bad timing obviously.' Most read in Golf CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Lowry initially admitted on Friday night he was He added: 'Quite supportive, I would say, from the other players. They all feel bad for me that two shots is a lot to give up. I don't really have much else to say.' Shane Lowry in rules breach controversy at The Open as balls appears to move on practice swing Playing partner Rahm was one of those to publicly voice his support for Lowry - and called for a change in the strict golf laws and severe penalty. The Spaniard added: "You're in a no-win situation because if you say I didn't see it, you always run the risk of being called something you don't want to be called. "If you take it on the safe side, you're taking a two-shot penalty. It's a tough spot to be in. It's tricky. "Something needs to be changed for sure, I just don't know exactly how they could change it." 3 The moving ball was barely visible on TV Credit: USA Network The Open 2025 ONE of the most anticipated Opens in years is finally here. Can THE OPEN 2025 LIVE - Follow all the latest updates from Royal Portrush TIPS AND FREE BETS ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW... The Open 2025 schedule and tee times The Open prize money 2025 TOP STORIES...
Scottish Sun
10 minutes ago
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- Scottish Sun
Shane Lowry ‘felt like throwing up all over the place' after family hit by sickness bug amid The Open ball controversy
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SHANE LOWRY felt sick after accepting a brutal two-stroke penalty - then wanted to throw up for his entire third round. Lowry, 38, was docked two shots on Friday night when TV footage appeared to show his ball move fractionally after a practice swing from the 12th hole rough. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Shane Lowry felt sick throughout his round on Saturday Credit: Sportsfile 3 He admitted his whole family had come down with the bug Credit: Getty He was called in by R&A officials and accepted his painful punishment to avoid being branded a cheat - despite having no idea of the possible breach of the rules until the 15th. It meant Lowry signed for a round of one-over 72 instead of one-under 70 and started his Saturday round at even par. The 2019 Open champion at Portrush carded a three-over 74 to take himself out of contention for today's final round. But then he revealed he had been feeling unwell after a bug hit his wife and daughters. READ MORE ON THE OPEN SEEING DOUBLE Baffled McIlroy hits TWO balls with ONE shot in never-seen-before incident Lowry said: 'I haven't eaten today yet. I tried to get a protein drink down me after eight holes, and I felt like throwing up all over the place. It's been a tough day and I had a bad finish. 'It was hard to take. Then I woke up at 2.30am with cramps in my stomach. I know we have it in the house. "Ivy had a couple of days ago. Wendy had it yesterday. Me and Iris have it today. It will be gone by the holidays next week so at least that's a plus. 'Honestly, every bathroom I went in and tried to throw up, I couldn't. It's just such a bad feeling. It's just really bad timing obviously.' CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Lowry initially admitted on Friday night he was 'very disappointed' by the harsh ruling but refused to talk more about it yesterday, except to say he had been backed by his fellow pros. He added: 'Quite supportive, I would say, from the other players. They all feel bad for me that two shots is a lot to give up. I don't really have much else to say.' Shane Lowry in rules breach controversy at The Open as balls appears to move on practice swing Playing partner Rahm was one of those to publicly voice his support for Lowry - and called for a change in the strict golf laws and severe penalty. The Spaniard added: "You're in a no-win situation because if you say I didn't see it, you always run the risk of being called something you don't want to be called. "If you take it on the safe side, you're taking a two-shot penalty. It's a tough spot to be in. It's tricky. "Something needs to be changed for sure, I just don't know exactly how they could change it."
The Irish Sun
39 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Matt Fitzpatrick spurred on by new bride who he married in lavish coastal ceremony just months ago
OPEN contender Matt Fitzpatrick is being cheered on from the galleries by a very special fan - his recent bride Katherine. Fitzpatrick is in with a great chance of claiming his first Open title - and the first by an Englishman since 1992 when 9 Katherine shared a video of her marking Matt's golf balls 9 The former beauty queen sends loving messages on his ball 9 Matt Fitzpatrick celebrates winning the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town with Katherine Credit: Getty And his biggest fan among the golf fans packed around Royal Portrush is his wife Katherine - a former beauty queen who was also a tennis professional. They married in October 2024, after becoming Instagram official in January 2023. Katherine, whose maiden name is Gaal, holds a double major degree in broadcast journalism and finance from Penn State University. She is also a former beauty queen who finished runner-up in the Miss New Jersey USA pageant in 2014. read more in golf Katherine, 36, worked as a tennis professional at the Bay Head Yacht Club in Bay Head, New Jersey for two and a half years, before moving into marketing. She clearly has sporting prowess in her genes. Ahead of the Paris Olympics, Katherine shared on Instagram that her grandfather Dean Cetrulo won a bronze medal in fencing at the 1948 London Summer Olympics. Matt and Katherine got married in New Jersey , and his brother and fellow pro golfer Alex Fitzpatrick was his best man. Most read in Golf BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS Katherine She even shared a TikTok of her marking his balls with messages like 'MF is cute' and 'I love you'. 9 The newly weds were at the British Grand Prix last month Credit: Instagram 9 Katherine shared a snap of her at the US Open 9 The happy couple look loved up on a trip to Wimbledon 9 Matt and Katherine pose on Wimbledon's famous Centre Court Credit: Instagram 9 Katherine wore a stunning backless dress for her day at the tennis 9 Matt and Katherine have been enjoying the golf together Credit: instagram @mattfitz94 Golf Wag Jena Sims 'test drives her bikinis for summer' with fans unable to pick between skimpy outfits Fitzpatrick was asked about the video after he finished his second round of 66 that put him in contention at The Open . He emphatically denied that she marks his golf balls before his rounds. The Yorkshireman said: 'She does not mark my golf balls. She does not, no, and I would not let her, no.' Who are golf's most famous Wags? The world's top golfers enjoy an incredible lifestyle - and their Wags lead thrilling lives of their own. Here are some of the most high-profile beauties... This The A Master golfer raced home from his most recent triumph to be by his wife's side as she gave birth to their first child. An athlete who A Playing off a handicap of three, this This A
Scottish Sun
an hour ago
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- Scottish Sun
Matt Fitzpatrick spurred on by new bride who he married in lavish coastal ceremony just months ago
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) OPEN contender Matt Fitzpatrick is being cheered on from the galleries by a very special fan - his recent bride Katherine. Fitzpatrick is in with a great chance of claiming his first Open title - and the first by an Englishman since 1992 when Sir Nick Faldo won his third. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 9 Katherine shared a video of her marking Matt's golf balls 9 The former beauty queen sends loving messages on his ball 9 Matt Fitzpatrick celebrates winning the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town with Katherine Credit: Getty And his biggest fan among the golf fans packed around Royal Portrush is his wife Katherine - a former beauty queen who was also a tennis professional. They married in October 2024, after becoming Instagram official in January 2023. Katherine, whose maiden name is Gaal, holds a double major degree in broadcast journalism and finance from Penn State University. She is also a former beauty queen who finished runner-up in the Miss New Jersey USA pageant in 2014. Katherine, 36, worked as a tennis professional at the Bay Head Yacht Club in Bay Head, New Jersey for two and a half years, before moving into marketing. She clearly has sporting prowess in her genes. Ahead of the Paris Olympics, Katherine shared on Instagram that her grandfather Dean Cetrulo won a bronze medal in fencing at the 1948 London Summer Olympics. Matt and Katherine got married in New Jersey, and his brother and fellow pro golfer Alex Fitzpatrick was his best man. BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS Katherine is in Northern Ireland supporting her man, and has been delighting her 17k fans on Instagram with posts from the Emerald Isle. She even shared a TikTok of her marking his balls with messages like 'MF is cute' and 'I love you'. 9 The newly weds were at the British Grand Prix last month Credit: Instagram 9 Katherine shared a snap of her at the US Open 9 The happy couple look loved up on a trip to Wimbledon 9 Matt and Katherine pose on Wimbledon's famous Centre Court Credit: Instagram 9 Katherine wore a stunning backless dress for her day at the tennis 9 Matt and Katherine have been enjoying the golf together Credit: instagram @mattfitz94 Golf Wag Jena Sims 'test drives her bikinis for summer' with fans unable to pick between skimpy outfits Fitzpatrick was asked about the video after he finished his second round of 66 that put him in contention at The Open. He emphatically denied that she marks his golf balls before his rounds. The Yorkshireman said: 'She does not mark my golf balls. She does not, no, and I would not let her, no.'
Scottish Sun
an hour ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Baffled Rory McIlroy hits TWO balls with ONE shot in incredible never-seen-before incident at The Open
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) RORY MCILROY incredibly hit TWO balls with one shot in never-before-seen scenes at The Open. The Northern Irishman, 36, made a stunning start to his third round at Portrush with three birdies in his opening four holes. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Rory McIlroy hit two balls with one shot on the 11th hole Credit: Sky Sports 2 He picked up the rogue ball that had been lost in the thick grass Credit: Sky Sports But on the par-4 11th hole, he somehow managed the bizarre feat. McIlroy's drive drifted right of the fairway and landed in the heavy rough. He played his second shot attempting to get it on the green. But as he whacked his ball out of the thick grass, a second ball popped up from the undergrowth. READ MORE ON THE OPEN PARRY PARTY English golf ace nails epic first hole in one of Open sparking wild celebration The rogue ball had been plugged in the grass and lost for goodness knows how long. It then dropped in front of McIlroy and rolled into his foot as he watched his actual ball fly towards the green. He looked down to see the unlikely intruder sitting there. A baffled McIlroy picked up the ball and held it up to the crowd and his caddie. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS He said: 'I was on a golf ball.' McIlroy then tossed the second ball into a bush. Watch English golf star John Parry nail amazing first hole in one of The Open sparking wild celebrations on tee box Unfortunately, he went on to drop a shot and record his first bogey of the round. But McIlroy bounced back on the next hole to sink an eagle. Golf fans on social media were all talking about the freak incident.
