Shane Lowry
Shane Lowry is an Irish professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour and DP World Tour.
Shane Lowry is an Irish professional golfer who won the 2019 Open Championship, his first major title. He competes on the PGA Tour and DP World Tour.
What it is
Shane Lowry is a professional golfer from Clara, County Offaly, Ireland. He turned professional in 2009 after winning the Irish Open as an amateur. He now plays on the PGA Tour and DP World Tour.
Why it matters
Lowry's breakthrough came at the 2019 Open Championship at Royal Portrush, where he shot a course-record 63 in the third round and won by six shots. That victory made him a major champion and raised his profile in international golf.
Key details
Lowry has represented Ireland in the Olympics, Eisenhower Trophy, and Ryder Cup. His PGA Tour profile lists his world ranking as 45. He was born on 2 April 1987.
In short
- Irish professional golfer, turned pro in 2009.
- Won the 2019 Open Championship by six shots.
- Plays on PGA Tour and DP World Tour.
- Represented Ireland in Olympics and Ryder Cup.
Quick questions
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Sources
- PGA Tour — https://www.pgatour.com/player/33204/shane-lowrySupports: Birthdate, age, birthplace, turn pro date, country, and world rank.
- The Open — https://www.theopen.com/players/shane-lowrySupports: 2019 Open Championship result, Royal Portrush performance, and later Open finishes.
- The Masters — https://www.masters.com/en_US/players/player_33204.htmlSupports: Major championship record, birthplace, residence, amateur Irish Open win, and international representation.
- Olympics.com — https://www.olympics.com/en/news/six-things-you-might-not-know-about-shane-lowrySupports: Amateur Irish Open win in 2009 and 2019 Open Championship victory.
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shane_LowrySupports: Overview, professional status, and 2019 Open Championship details.