Shane Lowry hit by controversial two-shot penalty at The Open

Shane Lowry with caddie Darren Reynolds after finishing his second round at The Open. Pic: ©INPHO/Ben Brady

Shane Lowry incurred a controversial two-shot penalty - after completing his second round of 70 - at The Open on Friday.

Slo-mo footage showed the 2019 winner’s ball move in rough on the 12th hole after he had taken a practice swing. There was no contact with the club, but a blade of grass appeared to make it move slightly.