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

PARlance · 06-02-2015 01:02AM

SSK wrote: »

I get that he needed a break alright but I question the logic of starting your season in unfamiliar surroundings. It seems that his schedule is being dictated more by the sponsors invites that he can get to events in the States rather than anything else.

As he says, it was this more than anything else that caused his schedule issues last year as well. I suppose his invites are more solid this year and he has been able to plan better, hence him skipping the desert. I do like that he's fully backing himself to succeed in the States.

I see he is playing the much tougher South Course today so no need to panic just yet.

I think he just wants a good crack at the US, while he is starting in unfamiliar surroundings, he probably thinks this will all help him get very familiar with golf over there and that it pays off in the long run.

I would be happy if he made just made a few cuts over the next while, in the hope that he starts firing by the time the Masters comes around.

Here's hoping it's another good year, wheneveror wherever the good performances come.

vienne86 · 06-02-2015 09:58AM

Bit of work for Shane to do if he is to make the cut, but it's all part of the learning process.

vienne86 · 06-02-2015 06:46PM

Shane just finished his first round and clawed one back on the last to finish with a 74 (+2). He's on the easier North course this evening. Would love him to make the cut.

First Up · 06-02-2015 07:00PM

vienne86 wrote: »

Shane just finished his first round and clawed one back on the last to finish with a 74 (+2). He's on the easier North course this evening. Would love him to make the cut.

Probably needs a 69. Definitely no worse than 70.

LuckyGent88 · 06-02-2015 08:12PM

1 under thru 4. Cut saying level at the moment but I'd say it would go to 1 under so he needs to pick up a few more.

LuckyGent88 · 06-02-2015 09:48PM

Looking good for Lowry now.

Beaulieu · 06-02-2015 09:50PM

Come on Shane !! Kevin Keegan comes to mind,,

dwd · 06-02-2015 09:52PM

he's seems to be going well today, just gone -3 thru 10, -1 for the tournament, projected cut is currently even, so hopefully he can keep it going

vienne86 · 06-02-2015 09:57PM

On the easier course tody, and making the most of the birdie opportunities. C'mon Shane!

huey1975 · 06-02-2015 09:59PM

I just read the first page of this thread, it makes for funny reading!! Some posters claiming Shane would be running a pro-shop by now!

leonards · 06-02-2015 09:59PM

huey1975 wrote: »

I just read the first page of this thread, it makes for funny reading!! Some posters claiming Shane would be running a pro-shop by now!

Name and shame.

vienne86 · 06-02-2015 11:11PM

This is impressive from Shane. I was only hoping he would make it to the weekend to gain experience, but he has make great progress up the leaderboard. Three holes to go.

LuckyGent88 · 06-02-2015 11:48PM

vienne86 wrote: »

This is impressive from Shane. I was only hoping he would make it to the weekend to gain experience, but he has make great progress up the leaderboard. Three holes to go.

A birdie on 18 would be be very nice. Set him up for a good finish over the weekend

vienne86 · 06-02-2015 11:53PM

LuckyGent88 wrote: »

A birdie on 18 would be be very nice. Set him up for a good finish over the weekend

Your wish has been granted. Shot a 67. That's a terrific effort - well done lad. Great to have someone to cheer for over the weekend.

huey1975 · 06-02-2015 11:55PM

heavyballs wrote: »

more chance of Ronan Rafferty coming back and winning a major imo,i said it at the time here that he was too hasty to turn pro and i beleive this has been proved.It took him 3 or 4 months before he started to do any proper physical training and it was stated in the media(could well be bs)that he was doing very little practice compared to the other pro's.
He'll be running a pro shop in 5 years imo

Hindsight is great!

Rikand · 07-02-2015 12:11AM

Hon Lowry!

Great round today!

bigtimecharlie · 07-02-2015 12:16AM

Smashing round today. Great start to year.

slave1 · 07-02-2015 12:38AM

Most impressive!

slave1 · 07-02-2015 09:38AM

A photo from the PGA website, don't think I saw any of him over the first two days on TV?

SAN DIEGO, CA - FEBRUARY 06: Shane Lowry of Ireland waits to putt on the 12th green on the north course during round two of the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course on February 6, 2015 in La Jolla, California. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images)

Mushy · 07-02-2015 09:59AM

Good to hear he had a great second round. Hope he can stay in the mix no, be a nice earner.

vienne86 · 07-02-2015 10:13AM

Mushy wrote: »

Good to hear he had a great second round. Hope he can stay in the mix no, be a nice earner.

.....and great to do well so early on in his season and in the US, where he has very little experience.

vienne86 · 07-02-2015 10:16AM

Originally Posted by heavyballs View Post
more chance of Ronan Rafferty coming back and winning a major imo,i said it at the time here that he was too hasty to turn pro and i beleive this has been proved.It took him 3 or 4 months before he started to do any proper physical training and it was stated in the media(could well be bs)that he was doing very little practice compared to the other pro's.
He'll be running a pro shop in 5 years imo

I saw him admit himself in an interview that he did not work ared enough at first after turning pro.....he thought he wasn't good enough, but it was his caddy who told him he would have to work harder.....so he got on with it. Fair play.

Old diesel · 07-02-2015 10:45AM

Just started reading from the start of the thread last night.

looking forward to reading the rest of it over time - seeing a lad on the up and up

I wasn't reading this forum 5 years ago when the thread started

slave1 · 07-02-2015 11:01AM

Can't believe it's almost 6 years since this....I forgot about the approach for eagle, nice to see Rors there too.

Great 7 minute piece

http://www.golfchannel.com/media/amateur-shane-lowry-wins-3-irish-open/

Rikand · 07-02-2015 12:33PM

slave1 wrote: »

Can't believe it's almost 6 years since this....I forgot about the approach for eagle, nice to see Rors there too.

Great 7 minute piece

http://www.golfchannel.com/media/amateur-shane-lowry-wins-3-irish-open/

That was cool to watch

I had forgotten it went to a third playoff hole. I always remember the 2nd shot he hit on the 2nd playoff hole and forgot that that did not win it for him, lol

Panrich · 07-02-2015 03:29PM

In a good spot today. Close enough that a good round will bring him right into contention. His goal yesterday morning would have been CUT and he has comfortably got inside that, so he'll be looking upwards rather than over his shoulder today.

slave1 · 07-02-2015 05:37PM

Top 10 would be perfect

Panrich · 07-02-2015 06:26PM

Nice start. after bogey at first, he has 3 birdies in 4 holes. Up to T16

Dolph Starbeam · 07-02-2015 07:17PM

Get his name right Faldo.

mcgarrett · 07-02-2015 07:20PM

Panrich wrote: »

Nice start. after bogey at first, he has 3 birdies in 4 holes. Up to T16

According to Sir Nick he has the best score on the course so far today, "2 under thru 9 is STEVE Lowry" !!!!

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

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