The 37-year-old says he can't think too far ahead and had to remind himself throughout Thursday's round that it was only day one and there's a long way to go
Shane Lowry is being backed to last The Open distance by fellow countryman and two-time Claret Jug winner Padraig Harrington after shooting his lowest opening round at a major.
"I just kept on telling myself there's a lot more to do and there's a few days left, so I just kind of stayed in my lane and hit some good shots, and I was pretty happy with how I handled myself." Lowry sank some fantastic putts throughout his round, which included five birdies, as he putted from distances of over 20 ft on consecutive holes on the back nine .
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