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Shane Lowry

Athlete

Shane Lowry is an Irish golfer and former Open champion.

Notable Quotes

"It would be amazing to have an Open Championship in Dublin."
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"I’m happy. Obviously there is a long way to go but having a late tee time on Saturday afternoon is always a nice place to be in."
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"I’m happy. Obviously there is a long way to go but having a late tee time on Saturday afternoon is always a nice place to be in."
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"That's wild, isn't it? Made one a couple of weeks ago in Houston. You don't ever expect to make a hole-in-one."
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"Yeah, you know, it gives you obviously a huge kind of boost."
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"The walk down the sixth hole with everyone around 16 and the sixth was very special."
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"Maybe I'm just good."
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