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Shane Lowry took the solo lead at The 2024 Open Championship. This Irishman is at eight under par with 12 holes of the third round yet to be played. Lowry is just two shots clear from Daniel Brown who is at six under par.
Despite missing the cut by five strokes, Rory McIlroy still wishes his fellow Ryder Cup teammate the best of luck as he attempts to earn Ireland another Major championship victory.
According to Bunkered Golf writer, Ben Parsons, here's what McIlroy had to say about his fellow Irishman:
"I can’t wait to watch this weekend. He [Shane Lowry] relishes these conditions. He gets more up for this than anything else. I’m looking forward to cheering him on and him hopefully getting his second [Claret] Jug. "
The Royal Troon's links golf course has proven to be a challenge for several of the world's best players. However, according to McIlroy, Shane Lowry thrives under Scotland's harsh winds and the par 71 course's pot bunkers. Having earned his first Major title at the 2019 edition of The Open Championship, Lowry is set to rewrite history as he is passionate to hail the prestigious Claret Jug trophy for the second time.
The 2019 Open Championship marked Lowry's second victory on the PGA Tour. After defeating Tommy Fleetwood by a whopping six strokes, he became the seventh player in the PGA Tour's history to win the event by a six stroke margin or more. That day, Lowry became the second player of Irish heritage to win a Major title.
Shane Lowry's 2024 PGA tour results explored
Shane Lowry has made 15 appearances on the PGA Tour so far this year. Having missed the cut at the season opening American Express with a 12 under par score, the Irishman has made 14 cuts.
The PGA Tour star has recorded eight top 25 finishes, five top five finishes, and one victory. The win at the 2024 Zurich Classic of New Orleans was shared with his fellow Irishman and Ryder Cup teammate, Rory McIlroy. The pair shot an impressive 25 under par score to take home the trophy.
Here's a look into Shane Lowry's finishes on the PGA Tour so far this year:
- American Express - CUT
- Farmers Insurance Open - T25
- WM Phoenix Open - T60
- Cognizant Classic - T4
- Arnold Palmer Invitational - 3
- Players Championship - T19
- The Masters - T43
- RBC Heritage - T64
- Zurich Classic of New Orleans - 1
- Wells Fargo Championship - T47
- PGA Championship - T6
- RBC Canadian Open - T33
- Memorial Tournament - 49
- US Open - T19
- Travelers Championship - T9.
