Shane Lowry's off to a mixed start at the US Open

Lowry was playing alongside compatriot Rory McIlroy and Ryder Cup teammate Justin Rose.

OPENING ROUND: Shane Lowry plays a shot from the 12th tee during the first round. Pic: Andy Lyons/Getty Images

Shane Lowry experienced the rollercoaster emotions of Oakmont in the most spectacular fashion as a stunning hole-out eagle from 160 yards breathed life into a torturous opening round at the US Open.

The Offaly native, among many pundits’ picks for the third major of the year, was toiling through his Thursday morning in Pittsburgh, already 4-over through his first 10 holes. He’d taken some of his frustrations out on a fairway microphone on the 17th, his 8th hole.