Shane Lowry drops F-bomb live on television during golf tournament

SOME sports simply don’t know how to deal with guttermouth athletes — and these colourful words have forced an open apology.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL - FEBRUARY 27: Shane Lowry of Ireland plays his tee shot on the par 5, third hole during the third round of the 2016 Honda Classic held on the PGA National Course at the PGA National Resort and Spa on February 27, 2016 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. David Cannon/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

GOLF still doesn’t know how to deal with foul language — but Shane Lowry doesn’t seem to care.

The Irishman shanked a tee shot on the 15th hole during the final round of the Honda Classic at Palm Beach Gardens on Monday (AEDT) — and his knee jerk reaction was priceless.

The 28-year-old let himself have it with some colourful swearing as he watched his ball swirl into a water hazard.

The problem was his entire self pep talk was cleanly picked up by the television broadcast microphones.

“Ahhh you f***ing idiot. F***,” Lowry said as soon as his club had made contact with the ball.

"Ach.. ye fookin' idiot. FOOK!" No need to apologize, NBC, what Shane Lowry said was just fine pic.twitter.com/KaQjl9oCIC

— Deadspin (@Deadspin) February 28, 2016

#ShaneLowry oops!! pic.twitter.com/5m0DAvpK2h

— Steve (@cubs2009) February 28, 2016

The NBA golf commentary team immediately apologised for Lowry’s choice words as the ball sunk well short of the green.

Naturally, Lowry was soon trending on social media with mixed reaction to his choice of phrase.

The man himself wasn’t too fussed by the whole situation.

So I said a bad word.... Shoot me!

— Shane Lowry (@ShaneLowryGolf) February 28, 2016

Let’s be honest. If you’ve played so much as a game of putt-putt, you can understand Lowry’s slip of the tongue.

Meanwhile, FOXSports.com has reported Gary Woodland stripped down to his underwear during the final round of the Honda Classic.

The pants came off for this shot ...

🚫👖#QuickHits https://t.co/7SBNOyB7VR

— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) February 28, 2016

Woodland’s tee shot on the 6th hole ended up in a water hazard, but he was fortunate enough to be able to find it. Rather than taking a drop and accepting a penalty stroke, he chose to take his pants and shoes off and play it.

We’re not going to put that on the level of an incredible shot like this, but you’ll see that on Honda Classic highlight reels for years to come. Even ending up in the sand trap is a victory when you’re wearing nothing but boxer briefs.

Originally published as Shane Lowry drops F-bomb live on television during golf tournament