Golf-Lowry keeps his cool to stay ahead in Troon

Golf - The 152nd Open Championship - Royal Troon Golf Club, Troon, Scotland, Britain - July 19, 2024 Ireland's Shane Lowry watches his tee shot on the 10th hole during the second round REUTERS/Jason Cairnduff

TROON, Scotland (Reuters) - Irishman Shane Lowry kept his composure after an unfortunate ruling on the 11th hole to card a two-under-par 69 and hold the clubhouse lead in the British Open second round on Friday.

The 2019 champion ended up with a double-bogey six at the par-four 11th after his ball appeared to be lost in a gorse bush before it was found by a spectator.