Lowry’s Royal reception in Morocco

Shane Lowry has never played Augusta National but believes it would be easier to play a round of golf on next month’s Masters venue than to tee up on this week’s host Hassan II Trophy course at Agadir.

Lowry was the second European Tour player this year to take to the ultra-exclusive Royal course which was for the sole use of one man, the late King of Morocco, Hassan II and now is for the exclusive use of his son, His Majesty King Mohammed VI.

The Royal Course is laid out in and around the grounds of the Royal Palace bounded on one side by the Atlantic Ocean and protected on the other three by 12-foot high walls.