Shane Lowry well aware of golf's 'hot mic' pitfalls

The Open champion is far from alone in using strong language in moments of frustration

Shane Lowry. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Shane Lowry knows from first-hand experience how on-course microphones can get players into trouble.

Lowry was heard calling himself a “f****** idiot” on live television after hitting a tee shot into the water at the Honda Classic in 2016 and was duly fined by the PGA Tour.