Shane Lowry turns focus to Bethpage and Ryder Cup after Open frustrations

Lowry said that The Open being played at Portmarnock in the future, 30 minutes from his house, "would be amazing".
Shane Lowry turns focus to Bethpage and Ryder Cup after Open frustrations

Shane Lowry was disappointed with his performance overall at The Open but he did finish with a 66. Pic: ©INPHO/Ben Brady

A few days with family beckon now for Shane Lowry after a frustrating Open week that at least finished with a blistering 66. Beyond that lie the end-of-season playoffs and a Ryder Cup in Bethpage that will consume his thoughts from here on in.

“Obviously I would have liked to do better this week, there's no doubt about that,” said the 2019 Open champion at the same Royal Portrush track. “But it is what it is. I tried my best. I gave it everything I could, and it wasn't to be.

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