Tough start to Canadian Open for Shane Lowry as Corey Connors looks to make history

Ireland’s Shane Lowry opened with a level par 72 at the Canadian Open as he warmed up for the US Open next week.
The Offaly man hit five birdies in his first round, but will look back in frustration on three missed putts inside five feet. One led to a double-bogey on the fourth hole, with bogeys also coming on the fifth and 11th holes.
In a tough start to the tournament he also had a bogey on the 15th, between three birdies on his final six holes.
Aaron Rai claimed a share of the lead, recovering from a terrible start to shoot a five-under-par 67 to sit alongside Corey Connors – looking to become the first Canadian winner in 69 winners – and American pair Chesson Hadley and Justin Lower.

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