Shane Lowry - 2019 Champion Golfer of The Year (note first post please for posting guidance)

FixdePitchmark

This is massive - delighted , haven't had time for it to sink in.

I'm taking time out with 6 holes of golf to try work it out.

Shane a class bloke , already seems to have a few hanger-oners around - will be a challenge going forward. Everyone will want more of him and he is a very generous bloke.

slave1

Another good article...

https://www.msn.com/en-ie/sport/golf/the-making-of-a-major-champion-the-eight-key-steps-on-lowrys-journey-to-portrush-glory/ar-AAEGasi?ocid=spartandhp

WH BONNEY

Glebee wrote: »

I really hope Shane has decent people behind him and a close circle of friends. Every fcukwit is going to want a piece of him now.

I think Conor Ridge knows how to look after both Shane and himself, just ask Rory.

First Up

Glebee wrote:

I really hope Shane has decent people behind him and a close circle of friends. Every fcukwit is going to want a piece of him now.

His "close circle of friends" has been getting a piece for quite some time. He needs less of that, not more.

The next few days and weeks will be mental but the sooner he gets back to home cooking the better for his golf.

eoghan104

First Up wrote: »

His "close circle of friends" has been getting a piece for quite some time. He needs less of that, not more.

The next few days and weeks will be mental but the sooner he gets back to home cooking the better for his golf.

I don't think the above is the case. Have you anything to back that up or just talking for the sake of talking?

His brother is a very normal lad that works away in a financial job for a large multi-national. They seem a very grounded family. He's not going around like Neymar with an entourage.

big_drive

I haven’t played a game of golf in 3 years due to other commitments family work etc. Was playing a lot for the 10 years before that and a member of a club. After watching the last few days I feel like getting back at it and I’m in my late 30’s so can only imagine the impact this win will have for the game in Ireland on young boys & girls and teens.
Probably a good time for clubs to roll out offers, membership incentives, etc

FixdePitchmark

eoghan104 wrote: »

I don't think the above is the case. Have you anything to back that up or just talking for the sake of talking?

His brother is a very normal lad that works away in a financial job for a large multi-national. They seem a very grounded family. He's not going around like Neymar with an entourage.

I doubt he was talking about his brother.

First Up

FixdePitchmark wrote:

I doubt he was talking about his brother.

I wasn't.

Vince135792003

First Up wrote: »

His "close circle of friends" has been getting a piece for quite some time. He needs less of that, not more.
.

Who do you mean?

Trampas

Keano wrote: »

Does a good caddy help? It sure can but he had an experienced one on the bag when he let the US Open too...

Shane has come out and said he owes Brian a lot.

First Up

Vince135792003 wrote:

Who do you mean?

I'm not getting into that. He knows who I mean.

Vince135792003

First Up wrote: »

I'm not getting into that..

Why not? Is this widely known? I just thought he was well regarded. Are there people using him to that extent like you said earlier?

benny79

Lads although this is the biggest tournament he's won he has won big tournaments before! Is already a muti millionaire. I think he's going to be just fine!

slave1

(next) 40 Major appearances/chances guaranteed and even if all over at that stage another 22 Opens after that, he's laughing, made for life

First Up

Vince135792003 wrote:

Why not? Is this widely known? I just thought he was well regarded. Are there people using him to that extent like you said earlier?

Yes it is widely known. He is generous with his friends and some of them have been known to go a bit far.

I'm not getting into it any more than that.

eoghan104

First Up wrote: »

Yes it is widely known. He is generous with his friends and some of them have been known to go a bit far.

I'm not getting into it any more than that.

Absolutely not the case from what I have seen but I have as much right to say that as you have so c'est la vie.

Keano

Yes, let's move on from that and celebrate!!

ForeRight

Shane’s nanny on RTÉ news was gold if anyone can link it in here.

Smiling from ear to ear watching it here for the 10th time

slave1

https://twitter.com/rtenews/status/1153288024530272257

PhuckHugh22

slave1 wrote: »

(next) 40 Major appearances/chances guaranteed and even if all over at that stage another 22 Opens after that, he's laughing, made for life

Is it not next 5 years? So next 20. Plus Open after that until 60.

Cork Boy 53

Lowry will surely finally make a long overdue appearance in the Ryder Cup next year, if not automatically then as a captain`s pick.

gilly1910

Remind me wrote: »

The open is the only tournament that have rakers with them.

Completely normal for the scorers to be acknowledged so you’re right, nothing new.

I actually didn't know that, but as they say you learn something new everyday
What a tournament, what a result, and what an absolute credit Shane Lowry is to himself, to his family, his country and golf in general. Well done Shane, you've won the biggest one of them all, yeah maybe there is an argument of whether the Open or Masters is the biggest, but I would hazard a guess that the Open means more to golfers from these Islands?

Cork Boy 53

Cork Boy 53 wrote: »

Lowry will surely finally make a long overdue appearance in the Ryder Cup next year, if not automatically then as a captain`s pick.

that's what is driving him next in golf he said himself in interviews after the win.

I'm sure that he'll be aiming to get there on ranking.

But being good friends with Harrington won't be a disadvantage assuming he's showing some form heading into September 2020

GreeBo

I dont actually think this will help him get into the RyderCup at all (other than his own confidence to play his way on) as its too far away.
He should just make it by merit, though he might suffer the post major dip which would be bad timing...

Pogue eile

GreeBo wrote: »

I dont actually think this will help him get into the RyderCup at all (other than his own confidence to play his way on) as its too far away.
He should just make it by merit, though he might suffer the post major dip which would be bad timing...

Always a lovely ray of sunshine

First Up

GreeBo wrote:

I dont actually think this will help him get into the RyderCup at all (other than his own confidence to play his way on) as its too far away. He should just make it by merit, though he might suffer the post major dip which would be bad timing...

The European list doesn't start until the PGA in September but he's already well positioned on the World Rankings and he is guaranteed entry into everything that matters for the next year.

In his own hands.

Keano

GreeBo wrote: »

I dont actually think this will help him get into the RyderCup at all (other than his own confidence to play his way on) as its too far away.
He should just make it by merit, though he might suffer the post major dip which would be bad timing...

I would agree. Ryder cup is a long way off and just because he won a major in 2019 doesn't entitle him to his spot in 2020. Don't believe Shane would expect that either and would prefer to secure his spot rather than relying on captain's pic.

DuckSlice

Keano wrote: »

I would agree. Ryder cup is a long way off and just because he won a major in 2019 doesn't entitle him to his spot in 2020. Don't believe Shane would expect that either and would prefer to secure his spot rather than relying on captain's pic.

Also agree, he wouldn't want to be another Danny Willet.

Alf Veedersane

etxp wrote: »

Also agree, he wouldn't want to be another Danny Willet.

If only because of the low standard of trousers.

GreeBo

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

If only because of the low standard of trousers.

You should have seen them on Wednesday....the caddy had them in all white!:eek:

FixdePitchmark

The whole world looking for Shane but they can only get his impressive nan, lads from club and the butcher on radio.

He is on lash with mates.

you got to love him.

where is he.

like where's wally at present.
my guess boars head ?

Goodluck2me

Pisco Sour wrote: »

He's only 22! I see no reason to believe why he cant go on and be great and win a major(s). Harrington didnt even reach the World's top 10 until he was around 30, so Lowry has plenty of time. The last thing that is needed though is for everyone to be putting loads of pressure on him to be successful quickly. Let him develop in his own time.

First, fair play

abff

glasso wrote: »

I'm sure that he'll be aiming to get there on ranking.

But being good friends with Harrington won't be a disadvantage assuming he's showing some form heading into September 2020

Actually, quite the opposite! Harrington is such a straight arrow that he would find it very difficult to give a wild card to a friend unless he was clearly in better form than the other candidates. I think he may have already gone on record saying this.

Remind me

abff wrote: »

Actually, quite the opposite! Harrington is such a straight arrow that he would find it very difficult to give a wild card to a friend unless he was clearly in better form than the other candidates. I think he may have already gone on record saying this.

Similar to Bjorn and Olessen

abff

abff wrote: »

Actually, quite the opposite! Harrington is such a straight arrow that he would find it very difficult to give a wild card to a friend unless he was clearly in better form than the other candidates. I think he may have already gone on record saying this.

I did say if he's showing form.

but if it's close between Lowry and some Spanish or German guy I think that Lowry will be on the plane!

slave1

abff wrote: »

Actually, quite the opposite! Harrington is such a straight arrow that he would find it very difficult to give a wild card to a friend unless he was clearly in better form than the other candidates. I think he may have already gone on record saying this.

Yep, Shane will have to play his way in, P said exactly as you have outlined

deaglan1

Fellow Pros reactions after Lowry victory:
https://www.golfchannel.com/video/conor-moore-players-react-shane-lowrys-win

blackcard

You would hope that beating the world's best golfers by 6 shots would stand to Shane if he ever gets into contention again. On the other hand, you have Danny Willet, Michael Campbell and Ian Baker Finch whose play deteriorated after winning a major

Trampas

blackcard wrote: »

You would hope that beating the world's best golfers by 6 shots would stand to Shane if he ever gets into contention again. On the other hand, you have Danny Willet, Michael Campbell and Ian Baker Finch whose play deteriorated after winning a major

Clarke, duval. The list gones on.

Never win the open in a year ending in 1 is key

Remind me

Trampas wrote: »

Clarke, duval. The list gones on.

Never win the open in a year ending in 1 is key

Clarke was coming towards the end of his career

Lowry has backed up a WGC win and big European wins with a major. I have no doubt he will push on but he certainly has nothing to prove to anyone.

AdpRo

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

The whole world looking for Shane but they can only get his impressive nan, lads from club and the butcher on radio.

He is on lash with mates.

you got to love him.

where is he.

like where's wally at present.
my guess boars head ?

He just left the Blue Light pub in Stepaside, doubt he’s been to bed at all since it finished!

Alf Veedersane

deaglan1 wrote: »

Fellow Pros reactions after Lowry victory:
https://www.golfchannel.com/video/conor-moore-players-react-shane-lowrys-win

Nails G Mac

Cork Boy 53

Trampas wrote: »

Clarke, duval. The list gones on.

Never win the open in a year ending in 1 is key

Eh.... I give you Arnold Palmer in 1961 and Lee Trevino in 1971 both of whom won big tournaments including majors well after those Open victories.

The Tetrarch

Shane Lowry's driving reminds me of Sam Snead.

lbc2019

Great crowd here in Clara

lbc2019

lbc2019 wrote: »

Great crowd here in Clara

put up some photos

wrangler

glasso wrote: »

put up some photos

It's on RTE News Now, They have him mobbed in the town so they've gone away from it for a while but they'll be back to clara when he gets to the stage I'm sure

durkadurka

Is he going to turn up in Memphis on Thursday or has he pulled out?

durkadurka

durkadurka wrote: »

Is he going to turn up in Memphis on Thursday or has he pulled out?

he's out. next tournament that he will play is the Fedex playoffs he said.

that starts Aug 8.

sydthebeat

Clara was good craic this evening..... Perfect weather, lots of families.