Scottie Scheffler holds the lead at the halfway stage of The Open on ten-under-par, one shot ahead of England's Matt Fitzpatrick However, Friday's round wasn't without controversy. Shane Lowry incurred a two-shot penalty after his ball moved during a practice swing.

Shane Lowry cut a frustrated figure during the second round of the Open Championship, having accepted a two-stroke penalty after he was adjudged to have caused his ball to move

Australian Marc Leishman has put himself within striking distance heading into the weekend of The Open Championship at Royal Portrush, as Shane Lowry said he would not be called a “cheat”.

Shane Lowry unleashing F-bomb rants during golf tournaments is certainly nothing new. He did it at this year's PGA Championship. He did it at last year's British Open. He, well, you get the point. But what happened on Friday was still a bit shocking from the Irishman.

SHANE LOWRY was embroiled in a major rules breach controversy during his second round at The Open. And it came just after he furiously shouted “f*** this place” in a blazing rant on