Shane Lowry was assessed a two-stroke penalty after the second round of the 153rd British Open for causing his ball to move at Royal Portrush Golf Club while making a practice swing.

Shane Lowry has been handed a two-stroke penalty at The Open 2025 following a review after his second round. The R&A determined the former Open champion deserved a penalty after his ball moved before taking a shot on the 12th hole at Royal Portrush.

Lowry was assessed a two-shot penalty after rules officials determined that he caused his ball to move during Friday’s second round of the Open Championship.

The second round of the Open Championship begins on Friday in Northern Ireland, as Scottie Scheffler sits one shot off the lead after one day of play.

A thrilling 2025 golf season has reached its final major as The Open Championship continues its 153rd playing on Friday at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland. The oldest golf tournament in the world is back in Portrush for the first time in six years with the Claret Jug set to be awarded on site Sunday for just the third time in event history.

Open Championship returns to Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, the site of Shane Lowry's triumph in 2019. As has been the case all year, the strong favorites entering the tournament are Scottie Scheffler (9/2) and Rory McIlroy (7-1).

Here's a look at the betting odds, courtesy DraftKings, entering the third round in Portrush, Northern Ireland. Scottie Scheffler's lead might be one shot entering the weekend at the 153rd Open Championship,

It is the first time in major championship history that five or more men, each playing under different flags, were tied for the lead.