History of Shane Lowry in Timeline

Shane Lowry is a highly accomplished Irish professional golfer. He competes on both the European Tour and the PGA Tour. Lowry's career highlights include a significant victory at the 2019 Open Championship. Demonstrating early talent, he also won the Irish Open as an amateur in 2009. Further solidifying his reputation, Lowry secured another prestigious win at the 2015 WGC-Bridgestone Invitational.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1982: Father Won All-Ireland Senior Football Championship

In 1982, Shane Lowry's father, Brendan Lowry, won the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final with Offaly.

1982: Second Home Victory Since 1982

Shane Lowry's win was the second home victory since 1982.

April 1987: Shane Lowry Born

In April 1987, Shane Lowry, an Irish professional golfer, was born.

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2007: Irish Amateur Close Champion

In 2007, Lowry became the Irish Amateur Close Champion, defeating Niall Turner in the final.

2007: Pablo Martín won on the European Tour

In 2007, Pablo Martín won on the European Tour.

2007: Pádraig Harrington Won Irish Open

In 2007, Pádraig Harrington won the Irish Open.

2007: European Amateur Team Championship

In 2007, Shane Lowry was part of the Irish team that won the European Amateur Team Championship.

2008: Won the European Amateur Team Championship

In 2008, Lowry again contributed to the Irish team's victory in the European Amateur Team Championship.

May 2009: Won the Irish Open as an amateur

In May 2009, while still an amateur, Shane Lowry won the Irish Open on the European Tour, marking a significant achievement in his early career.

September 2009: Missed Walker Cup

In September 2009, Lowry chose to turn professional, forgoing the chance to participate in the Walker Cup.

2009: Best professional result

In 2009, Lowry achieved his best professional result, finishing third at the Dunlop Phoenix Tournament in Japan.

2009: Won Irish Open as amateur

In 2009, Shane Lowry achieved a notable victory by winning the Irish Open as an amateur, demonstrating his early talent in golf.

January 2010: Finished fourth at Abu Dhabi Golf Championship

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

June 2010: Qualified for first major championship

In June 2010, Lowry qualified for his first major championship, the Open Championship at St Andrews, and equalled Nick Faldo's course record at Sunningdale during qualification.

2012: Won the Portugal Masters

In 2012, Lowry secured his first professional win at the Portugal Masters, elevating him back into the top 100 of the Official World Golf Ranking.

2014: Runner-up at BMW PGA Championship

In 2014, Lowry finished as runner-up at the BMW PGA Championship in May and tied for ninth at the Open Championship, marking his best finish at a major.