Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry both let emotions get the better of them at Royal Portrush during the second round of The Open Championship, with microphones picking up their swearing

Rory McIlroy on the charge after John Parry sparks roar with hole-in-one - Masters champion Rory McIlroy will hope to hunt down Royal Portrush leader Scottie Scheffler, with Matt Fitzpatrick also pois

Rory McIlroy was heard swearing on live television during The Open, as the Sky Sports commentary team were forced to issue an apology to viewers

The Open is officially underway as Rory McIlroy and the best golfers in the world converge on Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland for the second round. It is the final major tournament of the year, and this is a title that many golfers grow up dreaming of winning.

Scottie and Shane launch their final tee shot of the day down the fairway and into perfect position to set up birdie chances. In Scottie’s case, that could see him open up a two shot lead. It would also be an eight under par 63 to match Shane’s Saturday score from 2019.

Rory McIlroy was involved in several controversial moments during the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome, including a heated altercation with Patrick Cantlay's caddie, Joe LaCava

Shane Lowry has been punished by rules officials at The Open Championship, who deemed he was responsible for his ball moving during a practice swing, leading to a two-shot penalty

Shane Lowry's Claret Jug defence in Portrush is all but over after he was slapped with a two-shot penalty - as Scottie Scheffler ominously moved into the halfway lead.

Shane Lowry was slapped with a two-shot penalty during the second round of The Open and the former champion feared being labelled a cheat if he argued against the decision

Shane Lowry was almost doing cartwheels after he opened with a one-under 70 and his pal Rory McIlroy was equally relieved to overcome a wayward driver to match him and lie just three shots off the pace in The Open at Royal Portrush.

Shane Lowry has returned to Royal Portrush as the last man to win The Open at this year's venue, but the former champion admitted he was nervous ahead of his first tee shot