
He'll be hoping for better later this evening.
It was a disappointing start for Shane Lowry in the opening round of the PGA Championship yesterday in North Carolina.
The Clara man finished his round on a score of 73, to leave him on +2.
As a result the 38 year old is nine shots of Venezuelan Jhonattan Vegas, who leads on the opening round on a score of -9 under par.
Lowry is back out for his second round later this evening, the Irish man is expected to take the course at just after 6 o'clock.
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