Lowry catches a break in Scotland

After many unsuccessful attempts at mastering a surfboard, Shane Lowry continued to stand upright in the ancient club-and-ball game with a four under par 68 on day one of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.

Lowry recorded six birdies, including three in succession from his fourth hole, in bright but windy conditions at Kingsbarns to share the leading Irish honours with former champion Michael Hoey on day one of the $5m (€3.7m) event in Scotland.

It left the Lowry — ranked world No. 84 — just four shots behind five players, including former Ryder Cup star Oliver Wilson of England, who lead the field on eight under par.