'I felt like throwing up': Shane Lowry battling virus during disappointing Open round

Shane Lowry endured a virus, a penalty and a rough back nine on a punishing Saturday at Royal Portrush
'I felt like throwing up': Shane Lowry battling virus during disappointing Open round

SOURY LOWRY: Ireland's Shane Lowry on the 13th tee during day three of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush in County Antrim. Pic: Peter Byrne/PA Wire.

Shane Lowry signed for a three-over par round of 74 on day three of The Open to leave him 13 shots off the lead and then explained how a virus in the house he is using this week has hindered him the last 24 hours.

“Yeah, not great,” he said. “No, not great. 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. Yeah, it's been a tough day, but I'm not going to make excuses.

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