SHANE LOWRY HAS claimed the biggest win of his career, by taking the WGC Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone.
The Offaly man shot a sensational four under par final round of 66, an 8ft birdie on the last wrapping up a two stroke win on 11 under, with Bubba Watson back on nine under.
Lowry got off to a great start, birdieing the second hole for the fourth time this week, before a consistent run of pars kept him in contention with Jim Furyk, Justin Rose and Bubba Watson.
However, this six foot birdie putt at the eighth hole sent him level at the top, with Furyk’s bogey on the same hole shortly after giving Lowry sole ownership of the lead.
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A par on nine left him with a front nine of 33, but he appeared in trouble off the tee on 10, landing in thick rough.
But a stunning iron shot around the trees pitched perfectly at the edge of the green, rolling to within a tap-in for birdie and a two shot lead at the top.
Consecutive pars at 11, 12 13 kept him ahead of the pair, and this 17 foot putt at 14 to save par looked like the turning point, showing enormous bottle to carve it into the hole.
Further pars followed at 15, 16 and 17, but his lead was cut to one when Bubba Watson made it to -9 in the clubhouse.
He led by one heading up the last, but found himself in trouble off the tee.
Once again though, a stunning rescue left him around eight feet for birdie and most likely the championship, and he made no mistake.
Furyk and Rose couldn’t perform miracles on the final hole, giving Lowry the biggest win of his career to date.
On top of the trophy and €1.4m cheque, the win also has major implications for Lowry, with a three-year exemption on the PGA tour, a place in the top 20 in the world, and implications on the Ryder Cup, Fed-Ex Cup and Olympic qualification for the 28-year-old
Did great things for the Irish Open and grassroots golf in Ireland through his foundation, and was instrumental in bringing the Open back to Portrush. Has raised the profile of Irish golf as being the only world number 1 this small island has ever produced and is an ambassador for our people by being polite, approachable and all round nice fella. (McIlroy, that is).
Yesterday he got interviewed and he said he plan was just to drive it on.. He is becoming one of the likeable Irish sportsperson around.. Hope he goes to the Olympics with Rory..
Shane another lift for Team Ireland. Rugby World Cup to look forward to and golfing legends in abundance. Outstanding and gutsy performance which deserves all the accolades!
I’m a Dubliner and am delighted for the Offaly people after the shame Brian Cowan bestowed on you
We still have to look at Bertie but Padraig Harrington has a home here
Great to see a really nice guy winning , and he did not change is accent , he stays true to himself and proud of were he is fun . Fair play lad well done
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Brilliant!
Go on Shane. Make us BIFFOs proud
Fantastic Par saves. G’wan ya boya
He’s done it. Brilliant. Fantastic. Superb. What a way to clinch it.
It’s done, well done Shane, we’re all proud of you!
Winner winner chicken diner
BIRRilliant*
Shane Lowry = legend
Great win for a great guy.
What an athlete!
What an approach on the 18th!!! This guy has guts AND game!
As much as I love McIllroy and Harrington I sincerly wish Lowry to become the number 1 Irish golfer. Come on Shane bring it on home!
Lowry is the number 1 Irish golfer.
McIlroy is British.
And he’s a knob imho
(McIlroy, that is)
You’re welcome to your opinion Tom, everyone is entitled to one.
My opinion is that he seems a good guy. Plays every year in Dubai and is very approachable.
Nár roghnaigh sé Éire do na Cluiche Olimpeacha? Rory abú!
Thank you, wherisspace. I’m sure there are plenty who would say the same about me. It’s just how I feel…
Did great things for the Irish Open and grassroots golf in Ireland through his foundation, and was instrumental in bringing the Open back to Portrush. Has raised the profile of Irish golf as being the only world number 1 this small island has ever produced and is an ambassador for our people by being polite, approachable and all round nice fella. (McIlroy, that is).
WINNER WINNER!!!! WELL DONE SHANE
Delighted for him! Couldn’t have gone to a nicer bloke :) onwards and upwards for him! COYBIG
Absolutely delighted. Ah man Shaney
nice way to win and such a nice fella. enjoy Offaly
I have Waston to win since the start but I can’t shout against Shane..
he only knows one way. pin first .go on shane
Yesterday he got interviewed and he said he plan was just to drive it on.. He is becoming one of the likeable Irish sportsperson around.. Hope he goes to the Olympics with Rory..
What an up and down, what a win for the big man, awesome
Fingers crossed, this is great!
Haven’t seen much of it but tuned in just as he sent it into the rough. What a recovery shot!
Would love to see him win it.
Get in their Lowry!!!!!!
I think that guarantees him his US PGA tour card for a couple of seasons now anyway.. Good man.. Fair play..
3 year PGA tour card, top 20 in the world rankings, Olympics next year and surely a spot on the Ryder cup team next year too!
Just googled WGC Bridgestone and the first result shows the top 5 with a big Australian flag beside Lowry’s name! Jaysus Christ!!!
I seen that yesterday also I thought it be fixed by now.. At least it’s not British..
Union Jack in the corner though!
Sky sports news had him down as Australian last night for jasys sake
Delighted for him. Great to see him hold his nerve to pull off that shot on the 18th
He followed up his bad shots with excellent ones. Some balls on him
absolutely brilliant. thrilled for him. what a win
Well done Shane!
Great 2nd on the 18th. All but won now!
I’d shift ya Shane!
We might be a small nation but when it comes to sport we are a force to be reckoned with! Ada boy Shane !
Well done Shane.
Fair play to you.
Hope he brings it home now. Nobody else charging so its in his grasp
brilliant golf from Shane to win it.
Well done Shane Lowry from Peadar Monaghan Athenry Golf club Ireland
watsons on a roll damn him!!!
What a man well done Shane your a credit to Clara and Ireland,
Knackered after watching that, felt like I was hitting all his shots. Now for a major
when your luck is in its in. but he made his own luck all week. was carefree and brilliant.
He was 50/1
he was 200/1 on Thursday morning :-)
A great natural talent, and not unlike Bubba in that sense. Fantastic performance.!
What a great round of golf, super shot on the 18th, well done shane
thoroughly enjoyed watching lowry play today. nerves of steel. thrilled for him
Well done Shane, some party in esker tonight no doubt! Well deserved!
thoroughly enjoyed watching lowry play today. nerves of steel. thrilled for him!
By the way what sort of ar*eholes press the thumb down button on congratulatory comments??
Bitter angry little trolls. They thumb down rip comments as well
That approach to the 18th was Woods in his pomp. Great shot. Great win.
Fantastic! Well done Shane.
Those 2 shots over the trees when he stuck them to the pin are as good a 2 golf shots you’ll see! Some stones to go for it and not lay up!
Well done Shane, he has now passed out Seamus Darby as Offaly’s most famous sportsman
Yerrup Offaly!
Absolutely outstanding held it together brilliantly great golfer and seems a genuine nice guy delighted for him onwards and upwards Shane!!
Brilliant result. Couldn’t happen to a nicer guy.
Congratulations Shane!
Magnificent win in Ohio!
Shane another lift for Team Ireland. Rugby World Cup to look forward to and golfing legends in abundance. Outstanding and gutsy performance which deserves all the accolades!
Brilliant brilliant stuff from Shane!!
Made a good night on the beer a great night on the beer. Balls of steel on the back 9, 3 top 10 players chasing him and held up admirably.
What a performance!! Well done Shane – Ireland’s proud of you.
Love this guy. Well done Shane!
Magnificent. Fair play to him.
good man Shane.fair fcuks to you.
brilliant win for Shane sky haven’t claimed him as a brit yet as they still talking about american
irish eyes are smiling well done
I hear he’s a tool bag
Bet everyone is a tool bag to you.. Ever ask yourself why tho?
who did I say was a tool bag??
This just in, Michael Noonan has announced an emergency golf winnings tax of 99% and a 98% levy on the remainder.
No doubt he’ll be British in the morning
What a magnificent victory. Now on to even greater things.
I’m a Dubliner and am delighted for the Offaly people after the shame Brian Cowan bestowed on you
We still have to look at Bertie but Padraig Harrington has a home here
Denis O’Brien all week, now Lowry…………. WoW
Great to see a really nice guy winning , and he did not change is accent , he stays true to himself and proud of were he is fun . Fair play lad well done
Legend