Shane Lowry

Shane Lowry tees off at the sixth hole during a practice round prior to the 2023 PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, New York. Picture: Andy Lyons/Getty Images.

Haigh's hand helps deliver 'proper major set up' for PGA Championship

Richie Ramsay, who won for a fouth time on the DP World Tour last season, feels 'lucky to be earning good money as a professional golfer. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Prize money in golf can split opinion but Scottish cohort happy with their lot

Grant Forrest and his caddie Davy Kenny walk on the 18th green during day three of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship at Yas Links. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Forrest feels 'back on track' as he chases Rolex Series win in Abu Dhabi

Two-time PGA Tour winner Seamus Power is one of the top players teeing up in this week's Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship at Yas Links. Picture: Oisin Keniry/Getty Images.

Power on crazy money: Guys in their late 40s must want to punch the lot of us!

Shane Lowry talks during a press conference prior to the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship at Yas Links. Picture: Photo by Oisin Keniry/Getty Images.

Lowry: We got sidetracked into thinking $100 million is just normal

Shane Lowry congratulates Bob MacIntyre after one of his wins for Great Britain and Ireland in the inaugural Hero Cup in Abu Dhabi. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

'He was just Bob' says Lowry as he joins chorus of praise for MacIntyre

Francesco Molinari celebrates with his Continent of Europe team after their win in the inaugural Hero Cup at Abu Dhabi Golf Club. Picture: David Cannon/Getty Images.

Martin Dempster: Why Europe's Ryder Cup future looks to be in good hands

Bob MacIntyre shares a joke with his caddie, Mike Thomson, during the Hero Cup at Abu Dhabi Golf Club. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

MacIntyre is a player you can really trust to deliver, says Ryder Cup captain

Winning Continental Europe captain Francesco Molinari shows off the trophy at Abu Dhabi Golf Club. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Molinari hails 'amazing' Hero Cup win for Continental Europe

Thomas Pieters and Alex Noren celebrate beating Tommy Fleetwood and Shane Lowry on the opening day of the new Hero Cup at Abu Dhabi Golf Club. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

We feel like kings, says Noren of Hero Cup set up in Abu Dhabi

Ewen Ferguson and Richard Mansell celebrate halving their fourball match on the opening day of the Hero Cup. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

MacIntyre hails winning Hero Cup start alongside Power as 'perfect round'

FRiday's opening fourball session will conclude with Adrian Meronk and Sepp Straka joining fores for Continental Europe against a Great Britain and Ireland pairing of Séamus Power and Bob MacIntyre. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Donald says Hero Cup is 'building block' for Europe's Ryder Cup future

A general view of the Abu Dhabi Golf Club clubhouse prior to the Hero Cup, which starts on Friday. Picture: Oisin Keniry/Getty Images.

What is the Hero Cup? Where is it being staged? Who is playing?

Shane Lowry, pictured during the recent DP World Tour Championship in Dubai, is making his debut this week in the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Lowry on 'mad' money, teeing up for Tiger and new Hero Cup

Ewen Ferguson celebrates after holing the winning putt in the ISPS Handa World Invitational presented by AVIV Clinics at Galgorm Castle in August. Picture: Oisin Keniry/Getty Images.

Ferguson looking forward to 'incredible Hero Cup' appearance

Ewen Ferguson and Bob MacIntyre will both be representing a Great Britain and Ireland side being captained by Tommy Fleetwood in the new Hero Cup. Picture: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images.

Ferguson and MacIntyre both picked for new Hero Cup in Abu Dhabi

Team Captains Luke Donald of England and Zach Johnson of The United States pose for a photograph with the Ryder Cup Trophy at the Colosseum during the Ryder Cup 2023 Year to Go Media Event on October 04, 2022 in Rome.

Donald tells European Ryder Cup fans: 'Be loud but not spiteful or angry'

Shane Lowry during a press conference in St Andrews ahead of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. Picture: Oisin Keniry/Getty Images.

Shane Lowry likes Bob MacIntyre being a 'determined, gritty character'

Scott Jamieson lines up a putt on the 16th hole in the first round of the DS Automobiles Italian Open at Marco Simone Golf Club in Rome. Picture: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images.

Scott Jamieson 'really happy' to match Rory McIlroy's start in Italian Open

Rory McIlroy attracted huge galleries during the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Why BMW PGA confirmed it's great time for golf all round in terms of talent

Shane Lowry and his coach, Edinburgh man Neil Manchip, celebrate the Irishman winning the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth on Sunday. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Edinburgh man Neil Manchip savours Shane Lowry's 'phenomenal' golf this year

Shane Lowry shows off the BMW PGA Championship trophy after his win at Wentworth. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Shane Lowry lands Wentworth win at last and says 'it's one for good guys'

Rory McIlroy signs autographs for excited young fans following the third round of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. Picture: Luke Walker/Getty Images.

Wentworth fans acclaim golfing royalty as Rory McIlroy moves into BMW PGA mix

Patrick Cantlay, middle, won the BMW Championship golf tournament at Wilmington Country Club.

Cantlay defends BMW Championship title after hard-fought final round

Rory McIlroy watches his tee shot at the second during the third round of the 150th Open at St Andrews. Picture: Ian Rutherford.

McIlroy and Viktor Hovland share lead after thrilling St Andrews duel

Justin Thomas and his caddie Jim "Bones" Mackay weigh up a shot on the 18th hole during the second round of the 2022 PGA Championship at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images.

2022 PGA Championship: Justin Thomas getting game in 'shape' for St Andrews

Bob MacIntyre plays his shot from the tenth tee during the first round of the 2022 PGA Championship at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images.

PGA Championship 2022: Bob MacIntyre 'a bit disappointed' not to break par but s...

Robert MacIntyre and his caddy Mikey Thomson during the final day of The Masters.

MacIntyre on Lowry caddy-gate and how he 's glad mics didn't catch him

Shane Lowry of Ireland tips his hat to the crowd on the 18th green at Augusta National Golf Club. Picture: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images.

Shane Lowry rues 'horrendous shot' but says its 'onwards and upwards'

Martin Dempster and Mark Atkinson discuss The Masters.

Scheffler, Smith, Lowry's caddie blast and thrashers - Scotsman Golf Show

Scottie Scheffler looks on from the 11th hole during the second round of The Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. Picture: David Cannon/Getty Images.

World No 1 Scottie Scheffler five shots clear in 86th Masters

Jon Rahm suffers worst hole in PGA Tour career as he runs up 9 at Sawgrass

Anirban Lahiri in action during the The Players Championship on the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Picture: Patrick Smith/Getty Images.

India's Anirban Lahiri leads at Sawgrass as he chases first PGA Tour win

Scott Jamieson, left, congratulates Thomas Pieters on his win in the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship at Yas Links. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

Top-10 finish for Scott Jamieson as Thomas Pieters wins in Abu Dhabi

Scott Jamieson lines up a putt on the 18th hole in the third round of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship at Yas Links. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

Scott Jamieson stays on course for 'game-changing' win in Abu Dhabi

Tommy Fleetwood, pictured during last year's Alfred Dunhill Links Championship on the Old Course, is hoping to have something to smile about when he returns to St Andrews in July for the 150th Open. Matthew Lewis/Getty Images.

Tommy Fleetwood chasing 'ultimate dream' in 150th Open at St Andrews

Bob MacIntyre shows his frustration after finishing the second round of the DP World Tour Championship with a three-putt bogey from below the hole on the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Sore finishes for Bob MacIntyre and Rory McIlroy as Shane Lowry shares Dubai lea...

Bob MacIntyre with caddie Mike Thomson after finishing his opening round in the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Bob MacIntyre joins Rory McIlroy in making strong start in Dubai

Watched by caddie Jonathan Smart, Danny Willett plays his second shot to the first hole during the third round of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. Picture: Mark Runnacles/Getty Images.

Smart stuff as Danny Willett moves into Dunhill Links lead

Padraig Harrington tees off at Carnoustie in the first round the 20th Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. Picture: Matthew Lewis/Getty Images).

Padraig Harrington: Americans copied Europe's Ryder Cup blueprint

Shane Lowry and wife Wendy with the Ryder Cup before departing for Whistling Straits. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Shane Lowry says wife was target of 'dog's abuse' from US fans at Ryder Cup

Tony Finau celebrates after playing his part in Team USA's win in the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits. Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images.

Ryder Cup winner Tony Finau pulls out of Dunhill Links

Team United States celebrates with the trophy after defeating Team Europe 19-9 during the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits. Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images.

Ryder Cup 2021: US dream team clinches record-breaking 19-9 win

Rory McIlroy is consoled by teammate Shane Lowry as Europe crash to defeat in the Ryder Cup. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Ryder Cup 2021: Rory McIlroy breaks down in tears - 'I should have done more'

Shane Lowry celebrates on the third green during the Saturday afternoon fourballs in the the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits. Picture: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images.

Ryder Cup 2021: I'm not stopping believing, says Shane Lowry

European captain Padraig Harrington waves to the crowd on the first tee during the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

Ryder Cup 2021: Still too early to call Padraig Harrington's captaincy

Padraig Harrington holds the Ryder Cup during a team photo prior to the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

Ryder Cup 2021: Covid contingency in place at Whistling Straits

Shane Lowry, Bernd Wiesberger, Tommy Fleetwood, captain Padraig Harrington, Tyrrell Hatton and Lee Westwood of Team Europe walk to the gate with the Ryder Cup trophy before departing Heathrow Airport ahead of the 43rd Ryder Cup. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Ryder Cup 2021: Shane Lowry on 'incredible' journey from fan to player

Ian Poulter and Justin Rose celebrate during the 2012 Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club in Chicago. Picture: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images.

Rose will be hurting over Ryder Cup snub, says Poulter

Padraig Harrington and Shane Lowry during this year's Open at Royal St George’s. Picture: Oisin Keniry/Getty Images.

Ryder Cup 2021: Padraig Harrington not 'biased' towards pick Shane Lowry

Team Europe Ryder Cup Captain Padraig Harrington pictured with his completed team for the match at Whistling Straits. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Ryder Cup: Sergio Garcia, Shane Lowry and Ian Poulter get European picks

Shane Lowry celebrates a birdie putt on the 18th hole in the third round of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images.

BMW PGA: Shane Lowry and Bernd Wiesberger close in on Ryder Cup spots

Lee Westwood and his wife/caddie Helen during the second round of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

BMW PGA: Westwood worried about 'draining' Ryder Cup battle

Shane Lowry of Ireland poses with the claret jug open trophy after winning the 148th Open Championship held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 21, 2019 in Portrush, United Kingdom. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Lowry welcomes Royal Portrush return as The Open host venue confirmed

Bob MacIntyre has been on European captain Padraig Harrington's Ryder Cup rardar since they played in the same group in the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship in January. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Big week ahead but it's not make or break for Bob MacIntyre's career

Rory McIlroy during the final round of the BMW Championship at Caves Valley Golf Club in Maryland. Picture: Rob Carr/Getty Images.

Rory McIlroy: Pretty simple Ryder Cup selection scenario can still change

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