Lowry has dropped lots of shots on Royal Troon’s second nine on Saturday, but it could’ve been worse had it not been for Lowry’s ball hitting someone at No. 11.
Thomas shot 78 Friday at Royal Troon, a 10-shot difference and the fourth time in eight Open starts that he followed a round in the 60s with a 77 or worse.
Hendry, who was diagnosed with leukemia last year and had to miss the Open at Royal Liverpool, shot 3-over 74 Thursday to kick off his week at Royal Troon.