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Mark McDougall

Shane Lowry is The Open champion as he holds on to lift Claret Jug

Shane Lowry held on at Portrush to become The Open champion.

The Irishman held a four shot lead going into the final day and although he didn't have his best day, he prevailed to lift the Claret Jug.

The weather had dropped by the time Lowry came out and it made things difficult.

But although he finished +1 for the day he still managed to win by six shots ahead of Tommy Fleetwood in second.

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Scotsman Bob Macintyre also managed a good finish as he shot -3 for the day to finish on -5 for the tournament and take a share of sixth place.

MacIntyre shot a final-round 68 to stay in contention for a top-10 finish at his maiden Open Championship - then pledged to celebrate by going shinty training.

MacIntyre's father Dougie manages Oban Celtic shinty club, and the 22-year-old admitted he will back in training come Tuesday night.

"I've got three weeks off now; I'm scheduled for a bit of shinty training on Tuesday night, so I'll be into that," said MacIntyre.

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"I go training every week when I'm at home. It just gives me that peace of mind, I'm away from absolutely everything and you get out with your pals.

"I've lost a bit of weight doing it recently too; it's good for the fitness, it's not dangerous at all. I just enjoy it and I'll keep on doing it."

His countryman Russell Knox had a really disappointing final day as he was six over for the day to finish in a tied 41st position.

It was a difficult weekend for the locals in Northern Ireland with Rory McIlroy in particular having a disappointing weekend as he failed to make the cut.

Tiger Woods also missed the cut but the story of the weekend was Lowry as he claimed his first major title after 10 years as a professional.

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