Shane Lowry became just the second golfer from the Republic of Ireland to claim a Major Championship title – after Padraig Harrington – in 2019 courtesy of a six-stroke triumph at The 148th Open at Royal Portrush Golf Club, where his victory sparked memorable scenes of celebration at the 18th green. Lowry has enjoyed a solid first half of 2022 with four worldwide top ten including a share of third at the Masters Tournament. He has fond memories of playing the Horizon Irish Open after becoming only the third amateur to win a DP World Tour title at this event in 2009, defeating Robert Rock on the third hole of a sudden-death play-off.

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His dad Brendan was a successful Gaelic football player, winning the All-Ireland Championship with County Offaly in 1982.