Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Shane Lowry

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Shane Lowry made an impact.

Shane Lowry is a prominent Irish professional golfer competing on both the European Tour and the PGA Tour. He is best known for his major championship victory at the 2019 Open Championship. In addition, he won the Irish Open as an amateur in 2009 and the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational in 2015, showcasing his talent and solidifying his position among the top golfers.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2007: Pablo Martín wins European Tour

In 2007, Pablo Martín won on the European Tour as an amateur.

2007: Padraig Harrington wins Irish Open

In 2007, Pádraig Harrington won the Irish Open.

2007: 2007 Irish Amateur Close Champion

In 2007, Shane Lowry won the Irish Amateur Close Championship by defeating Niall Turner 4 and 3 in the final.

2007: Wins European Amateur Team Championship

In 2007, Shane Lowry, as part of the Irish team, won the European Amateur Team Championship, and was on the same team as Rory McIlroy.

2008: Wins European Amateur Team Championship

In 2008, Shane Lowry was part of the Irish team that won the European Amateur Team Championship.

May 2009: Wins Irish Open as amateur

In May 2009, while still an amateur, Shane Lowry won the Irish Open at County Louth Golf Club on the European Tour, defeating Robert Rock in a playoff, making him the third amateur to win on the European Tour. He also shot a 62, equalling the lowest score ever by an amateur on the circuit.

September 2009: Lowry forgoes Walker Cup to turn professional

In September 2009, Shane Lowry opted to turn professional after his Irish Open win, foregoing the opportunity to participate in the Walker Cup.

2009: Wins the Irish Open as an amateur in 2009

In 2009, Shane Lowry, while still an amateur, secured a victory at the Irish Open, which was an early indicator of his potential.

2009: Finished 3rd in Dunlop Phoenix Tournament

In November 2009, Shane Lowry achieved his best professional result by finishing 3rd in the Dunlop Phoenix Tournament in Japan.

January 2010: Finished fourth place in the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship

In January 2010, Shane Lowry finished fourth in the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship, propelling him into the top 100 of the Official World Golf Ranking.

June 2010: Qualified for Open Championship

In June 2010, Shane Lowry qualified for his first major championship, the Open Championship at St Andrews, and tied Nick Faldo's course record at Sunningdale with a 62. He finished tied for 37th place.

2012: Wins Portugal Masters

In October 2012, Shane Lowry secured his first professional win at the Portugal Masters. He tied for the lead after Ross Fisher bogeyed the last hole, thus securing the victory. This win brought him back into the top 100 of the Official World Golf Ranking and qualified him for the WGC-HSBC Champions.

2014: Runner-up at BMW PGA Championship

In May 2014, Shane Lowry was runner-up at the BMW PGA Championship and tied for ninth at the Open Championship at Royal Liverpool (Hoylake), his best finish at a major.

August 2015: Wins WGC-Bridgestone Invitational

In August 2015, Shane Lowry won the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational in the United States, finishing two strokes ahead of Bubba Watson. He then accepted PGA Tour membership for the 2015-16 season.

2015: Wins the 2015 WGC-Bridgestone Invitational

In 2015, Shane Lowry triumphed at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational, adding another prestigious title to his name.

2016: Tied for second place at the 2016 U.S. Open

In 2016, at the U.S. Open, Shane Lowry finished tied for second place after holding a four-stroke lead going into the final round. He shot 65 in the third round but a final round score of 76 ended his chances of winning.

2016: Did not win on the European Tour

Shane Lowry did not win on the European Tour from 2016 to 2018.

2017: Joint runner-up in the 2017 DP World Tour Championship

In 2017, Shane Lowry was joint runner-up in the DP World Tour Championship, Dubai.

2018: Runner-up in the 2018 Andalucía Valderrama Masters.

In 2018, Shane Lowry was runner-up in the Andalucía Valderrama Masters.

2018: Partial Status in 2018-19 season

Shane Lowry began the 2018–19 season with partial status after finishing 140th in the FedEx Cup.

January 2019: Wins Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship

In January 2019, Shane Lowry won the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship by one shot over Richard Sterne.

2019: Wins the 2019 Open Championship

In 2019, Shane Lowry won the Open Championship, marking a significant career achievement.

2020: Holds the Claret Jug

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic postponing the 2020 edition of the Open Championship, Shane Lowry held the Claret Jug for two years.

September 2021: Played in the 2021 Ryder Cup

In September 2021, Shane Lowry played on the European team in the 2021 Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin. The U.S. team won, and Lowry's record was 1–2–0.

February 2022: Finished runner-up at The Honda Classic

In February 2022, Shane Lowry finished as runner-up at The Honda Classic, finishing one shot behind Sepp Straka.

September 2023: Played in the 2023 Ryder Cup

In September 2023, Shane Lowry played on the European team in the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Guidonia, Rome, Italy. The European team won 16.5–11.5.