Shane Lowry embraces Oakmont challenge

Attack might be the best form of defence in football but when it comes to the US Open at a brutal venue like Oakmont, finding that right balance could be the key to raising that silver trophy to the sky. 

At least, that’s the belief of Offaly’s Shane Lowry, who hopes he can turn around a season that’s promised much but delivered little so far by producing a US Open performance to remember.

Tied for ninth alongside Rory McIlroy at Chambers Bay 12 months ago, Lowry has been in neutral all season, slipping from 21st in the world on December 31 to 41st today.