'If somebody shoots 59 next week, I hope it’s me' — Lowry insists Old Course can survive in new world

Defending champion says despite the doomsayers this won't be the last Open at St Andrews as he looks to atone for missed cut last time out

Smiles better: Shane Lowry pictured at the launch of his ambassadorship with Jameson, at Jameson Distillery, Bow St, Dublin. Lowry and Jameson are coming together for a three-year global ambassadorship. Pic: INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Topping his win at Royal Portrush will always be a challenge for Shane Lowry but he admits lifting the Claret Jug again in The 150th Open Championship at St Andrews next week could be on a par.

Just don’t ask the Offaly man to sound the bells of doom and gloom over new technology possibly making the Old Course obsolete and next week’s celebration becoming the 30th and last Open ever held on that famous old link.