Sir Nick Faldo praises Shane Lowry's group at The Open Championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
Ahead of The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, Sir Nick Faldo highlights Shane Lowry's advantageous group, which includes major champions Brooks Koepka and Aaron Rai. Lowry, the 2019 winner, aims to improve on a challenging season where he hasn't finished in the top 20 since a recent tournament. Faldo believes the camaraderie in Lowry’s group, comprised of focused players, will benefit him as he seeks to regain form. Meanwhile, Scottie Scheffler faces a tougher challenge with his pairing against Bryson DeChambeau and Tyrrell Hatton, as DeChambeau's recent performances have not been stellar.
- •Lowry won The Open Championship in 2019.
- •Faldo notes Lowry's favorable grouping with Koepka and Rai.
- •Lowry has struggled since losing a lead at the Cognizant Classic.
- •Scheffler is grouped with struggling Bryson DeChambeau and Tyrrell Hatton.
- •The Open Championship is currently set to begin at Royal Birkdale.
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Sir Nick Faldo says Shane Lowry has been given a big advantage before The Open even begins
"Shane Lowry always seems at home at The Open Championship. He won the Claret Jug in 2019, his sole major championship win, and Lowry is a fan favourite whenever he steps on the UK links courses.
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