History of Shane Lowry in Timeline
Shane Lowry is a professional golfer from Ireland. He competes on both the European Tour and the PGA Tour. Lowry has achieved significant success in his career, including winning the prestigious Open Championship in 2019. His early career was marked by a notable victory at the Irish Open in 2009 while he was still an amateur golfer. He added to his accomplishments with a win at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational in 2015.
1982: Shane Lowry's father, Brendan Lowry, wins All-Ireland Senior Football Championship
In 1982, Shane Lowry's father, Brendan Lowry, won the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final with Offaly.
1982: Last Home Victory at The Irish Open
The last home victory at The Irish Open before Shane Lowry's win was in 1982.
April 1987: Shane Lowry is born
Shane Lowry was born in April 1987. He is an Irish professional golfer who plays on the European Tour and the PGA Tour.
2007: Pablo Martín Wins on the European Tour
In 2007, Pablo Martín won on the European Tour as an amateur.
2007: Irish Team Wins European Amateur Team Championship
In 2007, Shane Lowry was part of the Irish team that won the European Amateur Team Championship.
2007: Pádraig Harrington Wins The Irish Open
Pádraig Harrington won The Irish Open in 2007.
2007: Lowry Wins Irish Amateur Close Championship
Shane Lowry won the Irish Amateur Close Championship in 2007, defeating Niall Turner.
2008: Irish Team Wins European Amateur Team Championship for the Second Time
In 2008, the Irish team, which included Shane Lowry, won the European Amateur Team Championship for the second time.
May 2009: Lowry Wins The Irish Open as an Amateur
While still an amateur, Shane Lowry won The Irish Open at County Louth Golf Club on the European Tour in May 2009.
September 2009: Lowry Turns Pro
Shane Lowry turned professional in September 2009.
2009: Lowry Has Best Professional Result
Shane Lowry had his best professional result in November 2009, when he finished 3rd in the Dunlop Phoenix Tournament in Japan.
2009: Lowry Wins The Irish Open as an Amateur
In 2009, Shane Lowry won the Irish Open as an amateur.
January 2010: Lowry Finishes 4th at the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship
In January 2010, Shane Lowry finished in 4th place in the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship.
June 2010: Lowry Qualifies for his First Major Championship
Shane Lowry qualified for his first major championship in June 2010, the Open Championship at St Andrews.
2012: Lowry Wins the Portugal Masters
In 2012, Shane Lowry won for the first time as a professional, at the Portugal Masters in October.
2014: Lowry Finishes Runner-Up and Tied for 9th
In 2014, Shane Lowry was runner-up at the BMW PGA Championship in May and later tied for ninth at the Open Championship at Royal Liverpool.
August 2015: Lowry Wins the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational
In August 2015, Shane Lowry won the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational in the United States at Firestone in Akron, Ohio.
2015: Chronological Order Note
Please note that the results provided before 2015 are not presented in chronological order.
2015: Lowry Wins the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational
Shane Lowry won the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational in 2015.
2016: Lowry Marries Wendy Honner
Shane Lowry married Wendy Honner in 2016, marking a significant personal milestone. The couple has since expanded their family with the addition of two daughters.
2016: Lowry Tied for Second at U.S. Open
At the 2016 U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club near Pittsburgh, Lowry finished tied for second place.
2016: Lowry Does Not Win on European Tour
From 2016 to 2018, Shane Lowry did not win on the European Tour.
2017: Lowry Finishes as Runner-Up
Shane Lowry was joint runner-up in the 2017 DP World Tour Championship in Dubai.
2018: Lowry Starts Season with Partial Status
Shane Lowry started the 2018–19 season with partial status after finishing 140th in the FedEx Cup.
2018: Lowry Finishes as Runner-Up Twice
Shane Lowry was joint runner-up in the 2017 DP World Tour Championship, Dubai and runner-up in the 2018 Andalucía Valderrama Masters.
January 2019: Lowry Wins Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship
In January 2019, Shane Lowry secured a victory at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, narrowly defeating Richard Sterne by one stroke. Despite a strong lead after the third round, Lowry faced a setback early in the final round, falling behind Sterne. However, he rallied with three birdies in the last seven holes while Sterne faltered, securing Lowry's win.
2019: Lowry Wins The Open Championship
In 2019 Shane Lowry won The Open Championship.
2019: Lowry Wins the Open Championship at Royal Portrush
In 2019, Shane Lowry achieved a remarkable victory at the Open Championship held at Royal Portrush. Following two consistent opening rounds, Lowry shared the lead with J.B. Holmes. A record-breaking performance in the third round, shooting a 63, propelled him to a four-stroke lead, which he maintained until the end, ultimately winning by six strokes over Tommy Fleetwood.
2020: Chronological Order Note
Please be advised that the results provided for 2020 are not arranged in chronological order.
2020: Lowry Retains Claret Jug Due to Pandemic
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the postponement of the 2020 Open Championship, Shane Lowry retained the Claret Jug for an extended period of two years.
April 2021: Lowry Partners with Offaly GAA
In April 2021, Shane Lowry announced a five-year partnership with Offaly GAA, signifying his commitment to supporting the Gaelic Athletic Association in his native county.
September 2021: Lowry Represents Europe in Ryder Cup
In September 2021, Shane Lowry joined the European team for the Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits, Wisconsin. Despite Lowry's contribution, the U.S. team emerged victorious with a score of 19-9. Lowry's individual performance included a loss in the Sunday singles match against Patrick Cantlay.
2021: Lowry Maintains his links with Offaly
In 2021, Shane Lowry maintained his links with Offaly.
February 2022: Lowry Finishes Runner-Up at The Honda Classic
In February 2022, Shane Lowry narrowly missed victory at The Honda Classic, finishing as the runner-up. Sepp Straka secured the win with a birdie on the final hole, placing him one stroke ahead of Lowry.
2022: BMW PGA Championship Shortened
In 2022, the BMW PGA Championship, a prominent golf tournament, was shortened to 54 holes. This decision was made as a result of Operation London Bridge.
2022: Discontinuation of Championship and Invitational
Starting in 2022, the Championship and Invitational tournaments have been discontinued.
September 2023: Lowry Participates in Ryder Cup in Rome
In September 2023, Shane Lowry once again represented the European team at the Ryder Cup, this time held at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Guidonia, Rome. The European team emerged victorious, defeating the U.S. team with a score of 16.5-11.5. Lowry's performance included a half in his Sunday singles match against Jordan Spieth.
2023: Discontinuation of Champions Tournament
As of 2023, the Champions tournament has been discontinued.