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SHANE Lowry’s Saturday round may have scuppered his chances of winning the Canadian Open but it still wound up being a very profitable four days for him.
The 2019 Open champion wound up finishing in a tie for 13th place on a tournament score of 13 under par.
That left him five shots off winner Ryan Fox who defeated Sam Burns in a play-off.
For his efforts Lowry will take home a paycheque of $180,810 with New Zeland native Fox scooping $1.76 million.
The Offaly man will be buoyed by his performance ahead of the third Major of the year — this week’s US Open at Oakmont Country Club.
Lowry catapulted himself into contention on Thursday with a scintillating opening-round score of six-under-par.
He backed that up on Friday with a two-under round of 68.
But with pal Rory McIlroy having packed his bags at the halfway stage, the leaders struck clear on Saturday, while Lowry could only shoot another 68.
He got off to a cracking start in Toronto yesterday.
The Clara man shot an eagle on the first before backing it up with three birdies on the spin.
But a bogey on the ninth after four consecutive pars halted his momentum.
And while he steadied the ship by parring the next five, he was running out of time and holes to remain in contention.
A birdie on the 15th kept him in the hunt but bogeys on the 16th and 17th killed his hopes off.
The Ireland Olympian moves on to Oakmont next, where he finished runner-up to Dustin Johnson in the 2016 US Open.
After wrapping up his Sunday round the 38-year-old posted an upbeat summation on Instagram.
It read: “Great tournament, great people, disappointing finish…Thank you Canada, Canadian Open and sponsors RBC. On to the US Open.”
AT least one person has died following a shooting in Las Vegas.
Shots were fired outside the Bellagio Fountains hotel and casino on Sunday night.
Panic erupted on the Las Vegas Strip and footage shared on social media showed tourists fleeing.
One person has died, according to KSNV-TV.
Cops have confirmed that the shooting did not happen inside a casino.
Locals were urged to avoid the area and a murder probe is now underway.
The shooting was reportedly captured on a YouTube livestream and seven shots were fired.
“Are you f**king kidding me?!” one woman was heard saying in the footage.
Swarms of cop cars were seen charging down the Las Vegas strip.
The shooting comes just years after 60 people were killed when Stephen Paddock opened fire at a music festival on the Las Vegas Strip.
He fired more than 1,000 rounds from his room on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay hotel.
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NICOLINE Artursson has returned to social media with a heartfelt tribute to her father days after breaking her silence on ex-boyfriend James Argent’s brutal assault.
The post comes shortly after Nicoline released a bombshell statement revealing shocking details about Argent’s attack on her.
The former Miss Sweden shared a photo of her parents who have been supporting her since the attack.
She celebrated dad Stephan’s birthday with a sweet tribute, thanking her mum and dad for being her “role models”.
Stephan beamed in the photo, wearing a crisp white suit with a printed shirt underneath, as her mum Pernille looked glamorous in a multi-coloured dress.
The couple each held a glass of wine and flashed bright smiles, looking every bit the picture of love.
Nicoline appeared to make a dig at Argent, 37, as she showered praise on her dad, saying he has been an incredible partner to her mum.
Nicoline wrote over the photo: “My biggest role models. Married for 28 years.
“Not only are you a heck of a businessman, a 9-times Iron Man, World Tour Swim-Runner, an incredible husband to mom etc etc… Yes the list goes on.
“You are truly the best dad anyone could ever dream of and we are so blessed to have you, our Super-Hero!
“Happy Birthday daddy cool, we love you.”
The warm tribute to her father comes after the emotional turmoil Nicoline revealed days earlier.
Former Towie star Argent turned on model Nicoline, 32, while they were at their home in Spain last month.
He was arrested and spent several hours in police cells before admitting a charge of domestic violence in court.
Now Nicoline has spoken out in a statement – confessing: “My fractures on my body have finally healed but I’m wounded inside.”
Recalling the traumatic experience, she said: “I was brutally thrown out of our new home in the middle of the night wearing only my pyjamas.
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“I opened the door to let him in and only minutes after I found myself laying down on the stairs outside our house.
My clothes and belongings were being thrown out from the balcony down on me. I was injured.”
Nicoline also placed the blame for Argent’s violence with constant clashes over his ex-girlfriend Lydia Bright.
Shortly before the attack, she posted a story questioning whether it was acceptable for someone to remain close to their ex while in a new relationship.
And Nicoline claimed she and Argent often clashed over Lydia’s involvement in their romance.
She said: “I felt there were too many people in our relationship: me, my boyfriend and his ex. ‘Three’s a crowd’, they say.
“I asked so many times if we could be just the two of us, but the answer was a strong NO.
“I experienced what I can only describe as targeted emotional distress which he allowed to continue.”
Nicoline continued: “After being together for one year my boyfriend finally promised me that he would have boundaries.
“He would put a stop to all that had been going on for months.
“But he didn’t. Instead he broke the promise and her controlling behaviour continued. The rest is history.”
Nicoline went on to thank the people who came to her aid and added: ” have tried to understand why.
“I have cried so many tears thinking about the way he chose to hurt me. He said he loved me and I believed him and here we are.
“There is now a legal record of what happened. Violence has no excuse – no matter how much love preceded it.”
Argent was handed a six month suspended sentence and a two-year restraining order banning him from contacting Nicoline.
He has only spoken once since The Sun revealed the attack on Nicoline and said: “I haven’t relapsed.
“I am still three years and four months clean and sober.
“I am devastated by what’s happened.”
It’s now been a month. I still can’t believe it.
My fractures on my body have finally healed but I’m wounded inside. I’ve been quiet long enough. Silence protects no one – and it almost destroyed me.
What started as a love story sadly turned into something else. Behind the pictures, promises and the plans for a life together – the beautiful days – changed into something into sadness with emotional manipulation and eventually physical harm.
I loved deeply, believed in our future and stood by someone I thought would protect me and instead I was left alone and harmed in ways I never imagined.
I was not only failed by him but deeply affected by the presence of unresolved ties to his past.
Yes I posted an Instagram story with a simple yes or no question about if your ex should be a part of your present relationship. I felt there were too many people in our relationship: me, my boyfriend and his ex. ‘Three’s a crowd’, they say.
I asked so many times if we could be just the two of us, but the answer was a strong NO. I experienced what I can only describe as targeted emotional distress which he allowed to continue.
The ex and her family put us through so much misery and false accusations, I won’t go into details. They had no reason whatsoever to do what they did to us, but for some reason they wouldn’t let go and let us enjoy our love.
Everybody knows that real friends support you and want to see you happy.
So I posted a story on Instagram.
After being together for one year my boyfriend finally promised me that he would have boundaries.
He would put a stop to all that had been going on for months.
But he didn’t. Instead he broke the promise and her controlling behaviour continued. The rest is history.
I was brutally thrown out of our new home in the middle of the night wearing only my pyjamas. I opened the door to let him in and only minutes after I found myself laying down on the stairs outside our house.
My clothes and belongings were being thrown out from the balcony down on me. I was injured.
Thanks to incredible neighbours who heard and saw what happened and acted, I got help. They called police, brought me to safety and ensured the incident was taken seriously.
A gentleman does not abuse you and end up in jail and call you the love of his life. A gentleman does not blame you for his actions. A gentleman will confide in his partner, family and close circle of friends, keeping them close and safe. A gentleman chooses you always and leaves the past in the past – including exes.
Life is to be lived together and not to please people who want to take advantage of you. At the end of the day, fame can only do so much – it’s all about being strong and growing together.
Life is simply not a reality TV show, life is real.
I have tried to understand why. I have cried so many tears thinking about the way he chose to hurt me. He said he loved me and I believed him and here we are.
There is now a legal record of what happened. Violence has no excuse – no matter how much love preceded it.
To those who questioned me for staying as long as I did: I stayed because I believed in love. I believed he and we could grow, could heal, could choose peace. But love doesn’t survive in chaos. And it cannot survive where violence lives.
To every woman reading this: if you’ve ever questioned your worth, your safety or your sanity in a relationship – this is your sign. You deserved to be loved with care and integrity. And you are not alone.
To the men: real strength is protection. Real love is safe. Be the kind of man who lifts women up – not one who breaks them down, neither by violence or silence.
To the future: never say never. I will get the little family I’ve always dreamed of and have my dream wedding to symbolise and celebrate true love in front of my dear family and friends.
I’m healing now. Slowly, bravely and unapologetically. I will rise and I will use my voice – not for vengeance but for truth. For every woman who’s been silenced by someone who said ‘I love you’ and then proved otherwise.
This is not just my story. It’s a reminder: abuse – whether emotional, psychological or physical – has no place in love.
A DIY enthusiast has turned her garden from drab to fab without breaking the bank.
So if you want to transform your outside space but don’t have loads of extra cash to splash, then you’ve come to the right place and will need to check this out.
Amanda’s garden was in desperate need of some TLC, with a broken patio and a very tired looking fence.
But now, her space is absolutely stunning and people can’t believe how little she spent on the impressive overhaul.
Posting on social media, Amanda gave her followers a before, during and after look at her garden, leaving many totally stunned.
Showing off her “garden makeover on a budget”, Amanda confirmed that she started off with a plain brick wall and a patio that was “old and broken.”
She explained that her fence panels “needed some TLC” and expressed that “the walls were looking very old.”
As a result, Amanda got to work on her garden project and started out with jet washing and painting.
Not only was Amanda able to get rid of years of dirt and grime thanks to the jet washing, but she was also able to light up the space in an instant with a quick lick of paint.
She confirmed that she used the Dulux paint in the shade Sandstone, as she beamed: “It brightened the area up massively.”
The DIY fan then used some extra slabs she “already had” to fix her patio area and then “laid a new smaller patio.”
Following this, on a mission to turn the space into a lush oasis in time for summer, Amanda “added some trellis and then built a pergola”.
But that wasn’t all, as she also then “got some turf to fill a small space” in the middle of the garden.
Additionally, she “covered the old fence” with trellis from Wickes and “added flowers to the border”, further bringing colour to the once dull space.
To complete the project, Amanda planted lots of flowers into pots and furnished the area with outside seating and a rug which she got from B&Q, as well as cushions, candles, plants, lights and a variety of pretty hanging decorations.
We think Amanda’s garden looks fabulous, but were left even more gobsmacked when she confirmed just how little it cost her.
A well-kept garden can add anywhere between 5-20% to the value of a property.
Sellhousefast.uk carried out a study and consulted 36 estate agents, garden designers and property professionals from across the UK.
And the experts revealed the garden feature which adds the most value to a property is a shed.
Amanda confirmed that she had a £500 budget for the project and while she went “over spent slightly because of the turf”, she was able to keep costs down by using items from her old home that she kept in storage, including the grey tellis.
She later acknowledged: “The most costly things were the pergola and furniture.”
The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @garden_with_amanda, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 31,100 views, 718 likes and 52 comments.
DIY fans loved Amanda’s garden makeover and many eagerly raced to the comments to express this.
It’s beautiful but can’t be on budget… I swear
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One person said: “Absolutely beautiful!”
Another added: “Really pretty.”
Nick Hamilton owner of Barnsdale Gardens has shared his favourite plants and flowers you should consider adding to your garden, borders and pots.
Tricyrtis
A spectacular plant that gives a real exotic feel to any garden with its orchid-like, spotted flowers giving the impression that this plant should be tender but it is “as tough as old boots!”.
Penstemon
I love this plants genus of because most will flower all summer and autumn. They’ll grow in sun or semi-shade in a well drained soil and produce a non-stop display of tubular flowers in an array of colours and colour combination to suit all tastes.
Luzula sylvatica ‘Marginata’
With the evergreen leaves edged with yellow it’s great asset is that it
will grow in sun or shade in any type of soil and is great as groundcover in the hardest spot to fill – dry shade.
Eryngium x zabelii ‘Big Blue’
A stunning, nectar-rich plant that will feed the beneficial insects in your
garden. Leave the flowerheads once they have turned brown because they look stunning with winter frost and snow, extending the plant’s interest period.
Sarcococca hookeriana ‘Winter Gem’
If you need winter scent then look no further than this compact, evergreen shrub. The scent is stunning and the evergreen leaves create an excellent backdrop for the summer flowers.
Cornus sanguinea ‘Anny’s Winter Orange’
A dwarf version of ‘Midwinter Fire’ the very colourful stems create a stunning winter display, particularly on sunny days.
Rosa ‘Noisette Carnee’
A very well-behaved climbing rose that is perfect for training over an arch, pergola or gazebo. The small, “noisette” flowers are blush-pink and produce the most amazing clove scent constantly from June to November.
Sanguisorba hakusanensis ‘Lilac Squirrel’
I’ve never seen a squirrel with a drooping, shaggy lilac tail, but this variety will give your garden an unusual and different look throughout summer. It does need a moisture retentive soil but will grow in sun or semi-shade.
A third commented: “Omg wow!! I would happily sit there all day.”
Not only this, but someone else chimed in and beamed: “Looks amazing.”
Meanwhile, others were stunned that Amanda was able to transform her space on such a small budget, as one user gasped: “It’s beautiful but can’t be on budget… I swear.”
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