Shane Lowry must learn to manage his swing

Shane Lowry must now go home to lick his wounds again, wondering what he needs to do to find more consistency in his performances, writes John McHenry.

It only took a quick look down the early leaderboard yesterday to get a full appreciation of one of sports psychologist Bob Rotella’s most famous quotes: “Golf is not a game of perfect.”

In trying conditions, Augusta was wreaking havoc again on its world-class field. Yesterday was another day when attitude, ugly pars, and damage limitation counted more than ability.