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Yes, Shane Lowry lost his rag when asked about Rory McIlroy... but it proved that the fires still burn hot, writes RIATH AL-SAMARRAI

Yes, Shane Lowry lost his rag when asked about Rory McIlroy... but it proved that the fires still burn hot, writes RIATH AL-SAMARRAI

RIATH Al-SAMARRAI AT AUGUSTA: Shane Lowry had calmed down by the time he grinned and chuckled his way to the driving range at Augusta National on Sunday afternoon.

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