Golf fans are ‘all in on Shane Lowry to win’ The Open after seven-word response leaves press conference in stitches [Video]

SHANE LOWRY had the perfect response to a journalist’s question during a press conference at The Open.

The 37-year-old was in fine form after taking a two-shot lead into the weekend following a -2 round of 69 on Friday.

During the post-round press conference, he was asked by one journalist if he was a “good frontrunner.”

Lowry took a moment to consider his response before quipping with a smile: “I wouldn’t say I’m a good runner.”

Thee answer left the room of journalists and Lowry himself in stitches, with fans on social media praising him for his sense of humour.

Michael said: “All in on Shano to win” while Conor posted: “He’s the goat”

JP posted: “Brilliant” while Joe praised: “Absolutely gem of a man” and Alex tweeted: “My man.”

You could not blame Lowry for his chirpy mood after the sensational start to The Open Championship.

The 2019 Claret Jug winner was …