Low-profile life in the bubble suits Shane Lowry ahead of Claret Jug defence

Ireland's Shane Lowry looks on during a practice round for The 149th British Open Golf Championship at Royal St George's, Sandwich in south-east England

Shane Lowry has admitted that life inside the bubble suits him just fine, and could even be an advantage, as he prepares to put the Claret Jug on the line at the Open this week.

The Offaly man and 2019 winner at Royal Portrush arrived at Royal St George's this morning at 8am and played 12 holes of the notoriously quirky Kent course.