How Shane Lowry and Doonbeg silenced the doubters

Ahead of the Irish Open, Shane Lowry said to himself, 'I'm going to go out and go after this tournament'. The new approach worked as the Offaly man won by 11 shots
Shane Lowry's victory at the Irish Open moved him from 53rd to 41st in the world rankings. Pic: ©INPHO/Ben Brady

Shane Lowry's victory at the Irish Open moved him from 53rd to 41st in the world rankings. Pic: ©INPHO/Ben Brady

Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 - 02:15
Brian Keogh

A wise man once said that while doubt is not a pleasant condition, certainty is absurd.

Voltaire didn't even play golf, but he was right.

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