Shane Lowry

2022 - 9 - 12

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Shane Lowry holds off LIV rebels to win PGA Championship 'for the ... (The Guardian)

Shane Lowry said he had won the PGA Championship for 'everyone that's stayed loyal to this tour' after his one-shot triumph on the final day at Wentworth.

McIlroy missed a chance of his own at the penultimate hole, meaning it all came down to the last. A birdie from the fringe of the 15th green moved him three under for the inward nine. McIlroy needed to convert an eagle putt from 23ft to force a playoff; the Northern Irishman’s ball remained above ground, much to his own disbelief. But I got the most of my round. The ex-Masters champion’s 63 posted a 14 under total just as Lowry was taking to the 1st tee. He’s been knocking on the door a lot this year.” Indeed, Lowry and McIlroy hugged at the scoring area, the message from the victor came in jest. How the Irishman had to scrap for this success, achieved at 17 under par after a closing round of 65. “I wanted to go out and win this tournament for myself, first and foremost, but I think [also] for this tour. It was never in the plan of the DP World Tour to reduce its flagship event to three days, with broader events rendering such a scenario necessary. Lowry had earned the right to say as he pleased. Everyone that’s stayed loyal to this tour and everyone that’s done everything for this tour. Given the circumstances, jokes about parallels between this PGA Championship and the LIV model that the DP World Tour is battling so hard against were best kept under wraps but the competitive comparison was a natural one.

BMW PGA Championship: Shane Lowry enjoys win 'for the good ... (Sky Sports)

Shane Lowry labelled his BMW PGA Championship victory as "one for the good guys" after holding off Ryder Cup team-mates Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm to win at ...

I always want to play at least the minimum and continue to hold my card. Nothing will change how I feel about coming over to play." They were the same as when I come over and play year-in and year-out every time. "I made no secret how I feel about the whole thing," Lowry said. "If it had been someone else, I might not have felt as comfortable with it as I am. Lowry, who finished runner-up to McIlroy at Wentworth in 2014, added: "It [winning] means a lot.

Shane Lowry takes aim at LIV Golf after winning BMW PGA ... (Evening Standard)

Shane Lowry took aim at LIV Golf after he secured victory at the BMW PGA Championship with a sensational display at Wentworth.

I would have loved to have taken Shane a couple of extra holes, but this is still another great week. If it had been someone else, I might not have felt as comfortable with it as I am. I just tried my best to hit shots, I told my coach I need to allow myself to play golf. “I made no secret how I feel about the whole thing,” Lowry said. This time the roles were reversed, Lowry getting the better of his close friend as a closing 65 saw him post 17 under and take the win. He added: “It means a lot.

Shane Lowry wins PGA Championship after dramatic battle with ... (Mirror.co.uk)

After a dramatic weekend of action which saw the event suspended following Queen Elizabeth's death, Shane Lowry held off pressure from Rory McIlroy to win ...

The tournament was reduced to 54 holes as a result. "This one was right up at the top of the list. His closing round of 67 was enough to secure the victory.

Shane Lowry lands Wentworth win at last and says 'it's one for good ... (The Scotsman)

Shane Lowry is a Wentworth winner at last, having held off DP World Tour heavyweights Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm to finally come out on top in the BMW PGA ...

But I think for this tour and everyone that's stayed loyal to this tour and everyone that's done everything for this tour, I feel like this is one for the good guys.” Westwood, who is unlikely to play again on the DP World Tour this season, also spoke warmly about the reception he’d received over the week. A bogey at the 15th was untimely, but it proved to be his sole slip of the day. “That was about as good as I can play that hole. “I wanted to go out and win this tournament for myself, first and foremost. “I'm the happiest man in the world right now,” said Lowry, who picked up a first prize worth $1.36 million for his second Rolex Series title triumph and sixth DP World Tour victory.

Shane Lowry produces flawless performance to beat Rory McIlroy to ... (Daily Mail)

The Irish star saw off competition from Rory Mcllroy and Jon Rahm to finish top of the leader board at Wentworth and declared his victory as one for the ...

He had started a stroke clear of Lowry and only one off the lead, but he was fractionally loose with his irons for much of the round. In a tournament shortened via the Queen’s passing to three rounds - the same as a LIV event, as it happens - the 35-year-old did not make a single bogey. That was the new target, but Lowry pulled level with birdies at 10 and 12. They have been united in their distaste for the rebel faction, and they were ultimately separated on Wentworth’s West Course by just a single stroke in a compelling finish. I’m the happiest man in the world right now.’ His win came just four days after saying: ‘There are certain guys I just can’t stand being here, to be honest.’ ‘A win for the good guys,’ he said on Sunday night, and no arguments were forthcoming.