Shane Lowry has always had a great sense of humour but it took that to another level when talking about a photo shoot to promote a new sponsor.

The shoot had the Clara golfer reluctantly climbing aboard a camel at Wednesday afternoon’s photo shoot.

“I hear the camel is in hospital today with bad knees after having me aboard,” said Lowry breaking out in loud laughter.

“But I have to say I needed a change of underwear.

“As for my round, I’m doing okay and a 71 is not the worst start in the world though I feel as though I could have done a lot better including not having two three-putts coming in.”

Shane Lowry down on his haunches a day after joking he brought a camel to its knees, (Photo – Denise Cleary/www.golffile.ie)