India, July 19 -- Just as one local hero, Rory McIlroy, blasted off the gates on Saturday in the 153rd Open Championship, another trudged in, deflated and disgusted.

Shane Lowry's dreams of completing a Portrush double all but disappeared on Saturday when he retched his way around the golf course, shooting a three-over 74. The Irishman who said he started vomiting since 2:30am, looked out of sorts and took several bathroom breaks while playing with Jon Rahm.

This followed a late-evening drama on Friday when he was assessed a two-shot penalty after his ball moved while playing his second shot on the 12th hole. On a golf course where birdies are at a premium, a hard-fought 70 turned into a one-over 72.

"It wasn't great. I haven't eaten t...