2021 Open: Monday Wrap

Shane Lowry returns the Claret Jug and two COVID positives keep the field situation fluid. Plus, links to the best punter previews, top reads, Tweets and the Royal St George's huts are explained

Martin Slumbers is doubling up as a valet to greet the Claret Jug (R&A)

The Claret Jug—or one of them—was returned in gloriously tacky fashion Monday. Let The Open commence!

If you need more of Shane Lowry’s awkward stand and chat with the R&A’s Martin Slumbers, there is an Instagram post with bonus images. And only one “Nazi-car” reference in the comment…