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

Ballingarry

31st is probably the worst position to finish in. on the upside Shane played great for the last 27 holes. The 3 putt on 17 was very costly in the end but some up and down from Scott at the last.

letsbefair

He may get in if Cam smith still injured?

Speak Now

Mcilroys back door top 10 did Shane as well, he'd probably have hung on to 30th only for being leap frogged.

dublin49

I wonder if Zalatoris or any other player pulls out will he be added.

Speak Now

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119503341#Comment_119503341

No only 68 teed up this week,no back filling.

daithi7

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119503362#Comment_119503362

Aww that's a shame if it holds for the last tournament as well, seems a pity & a bit off tbh.

TheRiverman

Making no move up the leaderboard in rounds two and three was also very costly.

cosatron

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119503340#Comment_119503340

Mcilroy moved from 9 to 8 so how did this effect Shane? Adam Scott and Scott Stalling moved up 16 and 34 spots respectively, only 4 players moved up to the top 30 from outside.

Dr. Bre

I see zalatoris has pulled out. Pity they don’t put in 31 which was Lowry . Also with 29 a player will play on their own.

tobsey

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119504900#Comment_119504900

Mcilroy overtook Lowry and dropped him from T11 to T12. Lowry would have got a few extra points for the T11. Not sure if it would have been enough

tobsey

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119511103#Comment_119511103

It is crap for Shane and crap that there’s 29 now but you have to earn the right to try win the 15 or 20 million or whatever it is.

dublin49

Pga announces the Tour's Player Impact Programme list will increase from 10 to 20.Hopefully Shane makes that cut.

Trampas

What does he do to promote the pga tour? Doesn’t do much on Twitter from what I can see. I’m not on Instagram to know if he does more there

You can be sure you could name the first 5/10 on list

The Big Easy

The hits keep coming for Shane, just been announced that the top 30 also qualify for the formerly tournament of champions in Kapalua

kowloonkev

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119518966#Comment_119518966

That's the kind of exclusivity that will send a few more off to LIV.

abff

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119523967#Comment_119523967

It’s probably aimed at encouraging the top 30 not to defect to LIV.

Rikand

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119515831#Comment_119515831

Tiger won that last year by making one social media post of him taking a swing. It's fair to say the PIP is just another money racket scheme for the big boys

Trampas

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119528171#Comment_119528171

I think Eldrick sent more than one post in a year

ElisaAtWar

It's a pity there was no backfilling for the final FedEx week. But overall Shane has had a really good season and looks a more complete golfer. His putting is still killing him but to be in the position he is without the putter working just shows how good the rest of his game has become. So I expect bigger and better things to come from him.

kowloonkev

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119525904#Comment_119525904

Of course, but for those just outside the top 30 it could seem like circling the wagons. Not only do they get the tour championship money but they get a leg up with easy FedEx cup points for next year. Plus, they have doubled the prize money for next year's tournament. It will surely irk a few very good players who are not invited to the party.

Dr. Bre

lowry with a great chance to win here

Neewollah

It's his to lose at this stage. Fingers crossed. His play this year deserves a big win.

waterwelly

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119603894#Comment_119603894

Thought you were a bit premature but great call. Looking good now.

Trampas

He has a great record around here I think. Anyone have it to hand ? I’d be surprised if he never lifts the trophy at least once

Neewollah

They said earlier he was the most under par of anyone on this course since a certain year...didn't catch the year but he's nearly always top 10 here

He's more than 60 under the last 5 years including this year I think they said.

Mushy

Be great to see him win it, then hopefully Harrington tops it off tonight

Neewollah

Shane's momentum has stalled. Needs to birdie 18. Will be a hard play off to win

Great drive on 18

Dr. Bre

A birdie at 18 will force Rory to get eagle

Neewollah

God I wish I could hit irons like Shane 😂 Drive and Iron shot on 18 were world class

mjsc1970

When he's good he's just brilliant

gypsy79

Winner winner

chicken dinner

youcancallmeal

Rory has an eagle putt! Rory v Shane would be fascinating but happy to see either win it

Neewollah

Will Rory do it to him?? 😂

Mantis Toboggan

Fair play to Lowry badly needed a win, he rally is the master around Wentworth.

Neewollah

Delighted for him after lots of near misses all year and FedEx disappointment. Great start to ryder Cup qualification and race to dubai now also

sydthebeat

WELL DONE SHANE !!!

Shank Williams

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119442109#Comment_119442109

This one aged well

Neewollah

Also we all know he isn't a prolific winner but by God when he does win he wins the big ones

omeara1113

Delighted for him

TheRiverman

Three brilliant rounds. Well done Shane, great win after those three long years.

sligeach

Nice for Shane. Rory was so close to getting a play-off. Unlucky putts on the last 2 holes, particularly the 18th, couldn't have been much closer, bar lipping out.

kyleman

Brilliant round by Shane and great intreview afterwards.

Huge respect from Rory. Nice to see.

Scrabbel

54-hole win when it’s known with 36 holes to go is as good as the full 72. Completely different proposition to a tournament cut short on day 3.

Amazing that Shane didn't have a single bogey all week, what a performance.

Scrabbel

That’s twice now the commentators have talked over the chat between Shane and Rory when they met up. Completely missed Shane saying “You’ve won enough!” and whatever else as well. Always annoys me in rugby as well when they talk over the referee at important moments,

PARlance

Great stuff from Shane! Will keep the experts at bay for a couple of months.

boardise

Thrilled for Shane . The win would've meant far more to him than to Rory after the opportunities he set up all season.

Plus he'll be so satisfied to have seen off the bloodmoney grabbers.

dublin49

brilllant win ,thrilled for him,

Heighway61

Sky spoiled the whole thing for me when recording cut out with Lowry finishing the 16th so I missed the final holes. Idiots.