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

SnowDrifts

I see Shane has a new website - http://www.shanelowrygolf.com/ Must say - very refreshing not to see it plastered with endorsements and sponsorship deals. Nice to see such pride for his country.

Bluefoam

SnowDrifts wrote: »

I see Shane has a new website - http://www.shanelowrygolf.com/ Must say - very refreshing not to see it plastered with endorsements and sponsorship deals. Nice to see such pride for his country.

Honestly the best website I've seen for any sportsperson or personality. What a cool guy.

Well done Shano

ssbob

SnowDrifts wrote: »

I see Shane has a new website - http://www.shanelowrygolf.com/ Must say - very refreshing not to see it plastered with endorsements and sponsorship deals. Nice to see such pride for his country.

Class website in fairness, Failte Ireland should sponsor him tbh, he is a great advertisement for the country!

Hopefully he gets a win under his belt before the year is out!

SnowDrifts

Yeah totally agree ssbob. He said on twitter that the Dunhill Links Challenge this weekend is one of his favourite weeks of the year so hopefully he does well.

ssbob

SnowDrifts wrote: »

Yeah totally agree ssbob. He said on twitter that the Dunhill Links Challenge this weekend is one of his favourite weeks of the year so hopefully he does well.

-3 anyway so far, think that format would suit him on two accounts:

• Links golf
• Fun Golf with the am's there(hopefully that doesn't spill over though to the evening time)

Minderbinder

Even though he hasn't collected any huge cheques this year he's been amazingly consistent. I think he's only missed 3 cuts on the European tour and none since March. He does need to properly contend more though.

soundsham

ssbob wrote: »

-3 anyway so far, think that format would suit him on two accounts:

• Links golf
• Fun Golf with the am's there(hopefully that doesn't spill over though to the evening time)

Might suit Padraig to get locked though

slave1

Wow, stylish website, very cool indeed!

Kace

Nice clean and friendly site alright. Couple of comments :

- Didn't spot his girlfriend on there - thought he had one
- Seems to play hurling left-handed and golf the opposite. Interesting - I'm trying to teach my son the same. Does Shane write left handed ?

fullstop

Kace wrote: »

- Seems to play hurling left-handed

No he doesn't

Speak Now

Kace wrote: »

Nice clean and friendly site alright. Couple of comments :

- Didn't spot his girlfriend on there - thought he had one
- Seems to play hurling left-handed and golf the opposite. Interesting - I'm trying to teach my son the same. Does Shane write left handed ?

Maybe the hurlers grip got you but he is hurling right handed.

soundsham

Kace wrote: »

Nice clean and friendly site alright. Couple of comments :

- Didn't spot his girlfriend on there - thought he had one
- Seems to play hurling left-handed and golf the opposite. Interesting - I'm trying to teach my son the same. Does Shane write left handed ?

Ya but picks his nose left handed

AGC

Up to 10 under now

Dolph Starbeam

Anyways, at -10 now, great going, hopefully he'll keep it up for the next couple days.

charlieIRL

I know the backround to that section of his personal life but we are not going to chat about it here if thats ok? Lets stick to the golf

Kace

Jerry Seinfeld wrote: »

Maybe the hurlers grip got you but he is hurling right handed.

Hurler's grip ???? Looks like he's teeing off at the first at Wentworth.

SnowDrifts

6 under thru 9 today! 4 birdies and an eagle. Impressive stuff - keep it up!

SnowDrifts

2nd place now with 9 under after 17. One off the leader.

abff

9 under after 17. Fantastic score on the toughest of the three courses.

abff

Bogeyed the last unfortunately. Still a great round.

mickmackey1

Might be better off not in the last group anyway

sydneybound

I think the last group would have been good for Lowry, good for him to get more of that last day last group experience.

Bet he'll be ripping about that bogey on 18 but great round.

FixdePitchmark

Where did this performance come from .

The fact it is a links mix or a more relaxed set up.

soundsham

sydneybound wrote: »

I think the last group would have been good for Lowry, good for him to get more of that last day last group experience.

Bet he'll be ripping about that bogey on 18 but great round.

+1
That's what it's all about
The more times your there the easier it becomes

Has to fast out of the blocks today as this one is a shoot out
Probably needs -6 for a playoff/win minimum

Tough ask any day
Hope he does it

Seems to have really planned his season well this year
With his few trips accross to the USA doing him a pile of good on and off the course
And now seems set for a big finish to the European tour also

Gaining great experience all the time thanks to the exemptions from last years win

sydneybound

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

Where did this performance come from .

The fact it is a links mix or a more relaxed set up.

Well it's not really surprising. In the last two events (KLM & Johnnie Walker) he's had 6 rounds in the sixtys. If it wasn't for that 73 on the last round of the KLM he would have had a great finish while at the Johnnie Walker he had a top 10. The events before that were the USPGA, Firestone and the Open and made the cut in all granted there's no cut at Firestone but it was encouraging stuff and he clearly wasn't out of his depth. I feel a real good finish like this for Shane is a little overdue. Hopefully with this week and the Portugal Masters he gets a couple of real top finishes.

The only thing I'm gutted about is that I'm playing at 12 and will miss all the coverage, will watch the highlights at 8 but will be checking my phone every 5 minutes for updates and his progress.

FixdePitchmark

sydneybound wrote: »

Well it's not really surprising. In the last two events (KLM & Johnnie Walker) he's had 6 rounds in the sixtys. If it wasn't for that 73 on the last round of the KLM he would have had a great finish while at the Johnnie Walker he had a top 10. The events before that were the USPGA, Firestone and the Open and made the cut in all granted there's no cut at Firestone but it was encouraging stuff and he clearly wasn't out of his depth. I feel a real good finish like this for Shane is a little overdue. Hopefully with this week and the Portugal Masters he gets a couple of real top finishes.

The only thing I'm gutted about is that I'm playing at 12 and will miss all the coverage, will watch the highlights at 8 but will be checking my phone every 5 minutes for updates and his progress.

Hopefully,

I had a few quid on him in The Open, He did ok in end at T32. Can see him win one.
But didn't push on this year as I expected, good finish could sort that.
Maybe I've unrealistic expectations , starting off in US is like a start again in pro golf.

But the likes of 74 in round 3 on a near home course at Irish Open was a major let down for me. It was so uplifting to hear the support for him there. Whilest Rory was in another world, in every way.

So a great finish or a year of consolidation , we will see ?

Would love to see him have a faster start to 2014.

Cooommmmoooon Shane.

soundsham

It would be nice to see him on tv a little

big_drive

Going to see him now as he's gone into lead

bigtimecharlie

big_drive wrote: »

Going to see him now as he's gone into lead

Brilliant eagle.

Should see a big cheque coming his way.

bigtimecharlie

Outright lead with a birdie on 11.

Keep it going boy.

Benny Cake

Someone would want to tell Sky Lowrys leading this thing...

charlieIRL

Benny Cake wrote: »

Someone would want to tell Sky Lowrys leading this thing...

True, he's getting very little tv coverage which is very poor.

FixdePitchmark

Yes, Sky want their man Howell to win, like Howell meself - not today but.

How much is 1st place lads ?

clouter

Position Euro
1 €589,561
2 €393,038
3 €221,439
4 €176,868
5 €149,984

kiers47

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

Yes, Sky want their man Howell to win, like Howell meself - not today but.

How much is 1st place lads ?

Half a Mil i believe. Looks set to drop a shot here!

FixdePitchmark

clouter wrote: »

Position Euro
1 €589,561
2 €393,038
3 €221,439
4 €176,868
5 €149,984

Jaysus -

That would turn his whole season - nearly top 10 in Race to Dubai.

Joke of an event - great money.

Sorry - That is just me - can't handle celeb part or culture.

clickhere

Benny Cake wrote: »

Someone would want to tell Sky Lowrys leading this thing...

There showing more of Hugh f@@king Grant,then they are of Shane.

kiers47

I dont really understand it. He is the only player inside the top 5 in the top 100 in the world and at that he is leading. You would think he would be the marquee player that the majority not just us irish want to see.

vienne86

kiers47 wrote: »

I dont really understand it. He is the only player inside the top 5 in the top 100 in the world and at that he is leading. You would think he would be the marquee player that the majority not just us irish want to see.

They are really rooting for Howell and Lewis. C'mon Shane!!

FixdePitchmark

kiers47 wrote: »

I dont really understand it. He is the only player inside the top 5 in the top 100 in the world and at that he is leading. You would think he would be the marquee player that the majority not just us irish want to see.

Well Feck them - he should just go win it.

They will have no option then :rolleyes:

sydneybound

Jesus shocking miss there

vienne86

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

Well Feck them - he should just go win it.

They will have no option then :rolleyes:

Agreed, even though I like both Howell and Lewis.

Careless there from Shane - oh dear.

big_drive

Costly couple holes.

Notice Lowry is using new putter. When did he get rid if the 2-ball?

FixdePitchmark

:eek::eek::eek: What the hell is that finger from shane

Speak Now

3 fives on the bounce could be costly. Not finished yet though.

abff

Bit of a meltdown. Good pitch, but he's got to sink this one or his head will explode.

FixdePitchmark

Lads since they started showing Shane has been a nightmare.

Be, careful what you ask for.

sydneybound

Good par save on his last hole, needs to find a birdie

FixdePitchmark

sydneybound wrote: »

Good par save on his last hole, needs to find a birdie

17 not a great place to go look for one.

sydneybound

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

17 not a great place to go look for one.

Thinking that alright, 18 though even if the wind is against