Irish golfer Shane Lowry accepted a controversial two-stroke penalty at The Open after the R&A judged his ball moved during a practice swing, despite his belief that it did not. The incident, captured on camera, impacted his score and standing, but Lowry chose to accept the ruling to avoid social media backlash, highlighting the strictness of golf rules and the challenges of outdoor conditions. The decision received mixed reactions, with some sympathizing with the difficulty of the call, and Lowry finished the tournament safely through to the weekend.
Shane Lowry was penalized two shots at the British Open after a ball movement during a practice swing was detected via camera footage, leading to a rules controversy as Lowry maintained he did not see the ball move and believed the decision was made prematurely by officials.
Shane Lowry received a two-stroke penalty at The Open after video appeared to show his ball moving during a practice swing, affecting his score and position in the tournament. Despite the controversy, he made the cut and plans to continue competing.
Despite missing Devin Booker, the Phoenix Suns delivered a strong offensive performance in a 129-115 win over the Utah Jazz, with Grayson Allen impressively dishing out a career-high 14 assists. Kevin Durant, Jusuf Nurkic, and Bradley Beal also made significant contributions, while the team's season-high 37 assists showcased their elite passing. The Suns' solid performance helped them maintain momentum as they head towards the All-Star break, now boasting a 17-6 record since Christmas.
