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Shane Lowry is only too aware of the mural of his tale - and the Open legacy it represents as he returns to Portrush in search of more history

Shane Lowry is only too aware of the mural of his tale - and the Open legacy it represents as he returns to Portrush in search of more history

Shane Lowry took the question on board, began to chuckle and then immediately made the universal gesture to signify a change of direction. 'Yes I've seen it,' Lowry replied with a wry smile.

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