'Shane Lowry is the DNA of the golfer I wish I was', says Paul McGinley

Shane Lowry’s rollercoaster form rather than steady-Eddie consistency is the secret to real success on tour, believes Paul McGinley, who regrets not having the same golfing DNA as his fellow Irishman.

Lowry, who is partnering Padraig Harrington at this week’s Zurich Classic of New Orleans on the PGA Tour starting on Thursday evening, won this year’s Abu Dubai HSBC Championship in January, qualified for the Masters and then missed the cut at Augusta National, only to move on to Hilton Head Island the following week and claim a tie for third at the RBC Heritage last Sunday and leap from 50th to 43rd in the Official Golf World Rankings.