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

The more i hear Shane doing interviews the more down to earth he seems. Great to see a pro who is more about feel than technique etc. He must be unique using such an old driver all the same.

Delighted to see Shane back in the top 50. Hope he rips it up this week!

coylemj wrote: »

Confirmation that Shane is now exempt for the US Open.

Category 13 is players in the OWGR top 60 yesterday (Mon May 25th), anyone who gets in to the top 60 on Mon June 15th will also make the grade under Category 14 .....

http://www.usopen.com/en_US/news/qualifying/exemptions.html

Splendid - and well deserved. Love following him on shot tracker when he isn't on TV.

Long drive comp including Shane

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chsDfGsfZiU

Has birdied the 1st, I have a small wager on him.

vienne86 wrote: »

Tough day for scoring today, but Shane not too far off the pace.

Without looking at stats - what I seen , he still looks like he is struggling with putting from under 8 feet.

So he is playing well considering.

Putting with his wedge now.

Damaged it on purpose I presume?

If so what an idiot!

Not surprised something like this happened. Followed him around for 16 holes yeasterday (and the Big Easy naturally ) and he was in foul enough humour all day.

Probably like a previous poster said; put too much pressure on himself for this event (not unlike Rory). Harry seems to be coping alright; what's that saying about the old dog for the hard road and the pup for the gutter :pac:

While perhaps somewhat understandable it was still not pleasant to watch. I know a lot of people have great time for Shane including myself ( I was out supporting him in sideways hale) but my fist time following him live was disappointing.

He lost it after he thought he heard a camera click in his backswing on what might have been 7 ( Edit: It was 8). He started f-ing and blinding, I'm no prude but there is a lot of young children around.

He walked off the green on 12 to the next tee with Molinari still to putt for birdie. He must understand he can't really do this at his home open as it brought a lot of the fans with him who are just there to watch him. Thankfully Molinari made the put.

He started cursing again on 15 and took a lump out of the turf in frustration at a poor chip. Then I decided to leave him to it and joined Harrington for the last couple. I'd originally planned to follow Harrington as I always do in these events but I said I'd follow Shane (Ernie was obviously a factor in the decision). Bad decision But great to see Harrington leading all the same.

Anyway don't want to appear overly critical of Shane as he's so popular and I enjoy his personality. He's still a young guy learning his craft but he let pressure and frustration get the better of him. Disappointingly it looks as if he wasn't able to reset and start again afresh today.

kiers47 wrote: »

I would say making the cut is guaranteed!!

4 over is guaranteed to make the cut. It seems likely to go out to 5 over, or possibly even 6 over.

slave1 wrote: »

http://www.independent.ie/sport/golf/irish-open/vine-shane-lowry-makes-three-birdies-with-his-wedge-after-breaking-his-putter-in-frustration-31264165.html

Proud of his caddy for talking him into staying out on the course?! Not exactly covering himself in glory there.

Ormus wrote: »

So he doesn't want to set a bad example for kids, but if you're passionate and wear your heart on your sleeve, this is par for the course.

In fairness, his brain is probably a bit scrambled and maybe he's a bit too honest for his own good. Let's hope he has a good weekend.