The player, who competed in the Tokyo Olympics and finished 22nd, said it was a great honor for him and his family. Lowry announced the news on social media and said: "This is a huge honor for me and my family. Anyone who knows me knows how patriotic I am, and tonight will be a special night." He hopes to have a better performance in the Paris Olympics.
For Shane Lowry, this is an unusual path of "a sparrow turning into a phoenix": he became famous at a young age but became a late bloomer, he is cute but controversial, he has experienced many setbacks but finally achieved great success...
As a golf brand for decades, Galileo sports will take you to dig into the growth history of Shane Lowry and see what unknown secrets are behind this new British Open champion.
Shane Lowry is an Irish professional golfer known for his success on both the European Tour and the PGA Tour. Born on April 2, 1987, in Clara, County Offaly, Ireland, Lowry turned professional in 2009.
Lowry is known for his strong short game, particularly his chipping and putting skills, as well as his ability to perform under pressure. He is a fan favorite for his down-to-earth personality and connection with the crowd.
Lowry's father, Brandon, was an all-star player in Gaelic Football, and his two uncles, Sean and Mick, were also top players in Gaelic Football. The family's sports genes gave Lowry a natural athleticism and a strong physique. When he was a child, his father also wanted to train Lowry to play rugby, but unfortunately his son's slightly fat body made him take a different path. "I actually like football, but I run too slowly and always can't keep up with the pace." Lowry recalled, "Then I went to learn to play golf because it doesn't require running. I was the only one who played golf among the 500 children in the whole school."
In the final round of the British Open, Brandon also came to the scene and witnessed the moment when his son lifted the Grand Slam trophy. After the game, Lowry dedicated the championship to his father because last Friday was his 60th birthday. "I'm very happy that he won the championship in Ireland, and many family members were able to come to the scene to celebrate for him." Brandon burst into tears after the game, "This is a victory for our family and a victory for the whole of Ireland."
Since the world ranking statistics were collected in 1986, the average world ranking of the players who won the British Open is: 33.
The average age of the champion is: 32.4 years old.
Sean Lowry's world ranking before the game was exactly: 33. Age? Exactly 32.4 years old! !
It seems that everything is a script written by God.
In the 2016 U.S. Open, Lowry also entered the final round of the Grand Slam with a 4-stroke advantage, but in the end he only shot 76 at Oakmont and was defeated by Dustin Johnson. He watched the American win the first Grand Slam title that should have belonged to him.
"After the game, I walked into the locker room and coach Neil Manchip was packing up there. We hugged each other and cried. Golf is a strange sport. You are so disappointed to get second place in the world's biggest competition." Lowry said that the collapse made him unable to recover for a long time. In the next three years, he did not win a championship.
Until the beginning of this year in Abu Dhabi, Lowry entered the final with a 3-stroke lead, but he almost "collapsed" again. On Sunday, he was 4 strokes behind South African Richard Stern. Fortunately, he stabilized his position at the critical moment and finally won the championship by 1 stroke. However, the habitual collapse always makes Lowry inexplicably nervous. On the morning of the final day of this year's British Open, despite holding a 4-stroke advantage again, Lowry was still restless: "I always feel that I am not qualified to win the championship. What if the news the next day is 'I messed up the Grand Slam at home'?!" It was swing coach Neil Manchip who calmed Lowry's emotions with a few words. "On the practice green, I analyzed all possible situations with him. Then I said to him: 'No matter what happens, you just need to remember: do your best and play the next shot well!'" In the end, Lowry overcame the test of strong winds and inner twists and turns, and finally won by 6 strokes over Tommy Fleetwood in the same group, setting the biggest victory in the British Open since Oosthuizen won the championship by 7 strokes in 2010. "Lowry's performance was perfect. This was his day and he deserved the championship." Fleetwood was convinced after the game.
After the British Open champion was pushed back, Sean Lowry hugged his wife Wendy and daughter Iris, which was a very emotional scene in the golf world in 2019.
Wendy is a nurse. She met Lowry at a dance in 2012. Lowry proposed to Wendy in Dubai in 2014. Two years later, they took wedding photos in the subway station of Fifth Avenue in New York - yes, you read it right.
"Relatives and friends didn't understand why we went to New York to hold the wedding. Obviously, I received a lot of complaints, haha." Lowry explained, "But a so-called "grand white wedding" is not what Wendy and I want."
In 2017, Iris was born. Two years later, the family hugged each other on the award stage of the Grand Slam.
"This is the moment I always want. When I win, my wife and daughter will come to hug and congratulate me." Lowry said, "This makes me feel: I am a real champion!"
Shane Lowry's journey from a small town in Ireland to becoming a major champion is a story of passion, perseverance, and unrelenting dedication. His achievements on the golf course are a source of inspiration for aspiring golfers and sports enthusiasts alike. As Shane continues to compete at the highest level, his legacy as one of the greats in the game of golf is assured. Whether it's his masterful short game, his mental toughness, or his humble personality, Shane Lowry embodies the spirit of a true champion.
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