Lowry topped a low, cutty ball at No. 17 that traveled just 164 yards and splashed into the water, skipping a few times but not coming close to dry land.

Championship hopeful spends most of round on wrong side of course set-up’s severity, especially in and around greens

It's been a brutal morning for just about every player at Aronimink, but no one summed up the struggle quite like Shane Lowry who unveiled an innovative new shank/cold top/Oreo thin/duck slice on the par-3 17th hole. Watch it and weep.

Dame Laura Davies has suggested whether she believes Shane Lowry is likely to win another major during his career after some difficult finishes on the PGA Tour this season. Lowry proved that he has the ability to step up on the biggest of occasions last year at the Ryder Cup,

For those who enjoy the sight of elite golfers pummelled into a state of humility, or indeed humiliation, then this suburb of Philadelphia has performed a service to the greater good.