In-form Lowry bids to emulate McIlroy

SHANE LOWRY will be looking to equal Rory McIlroy’s feat and retain the Radisson-Blue West of Ireland title when the championship gets underway at Rosses Point this morning.

Lowry, who also won the North of Ireland title and is currently the highest-ranked Irish player in the World Amateur standings, will be the man to beat this weekend as he aims to become only the sixth player in the 86-year history of the event to retain the title.

“It’s one of the most important championships of the calendar year, Lowry said.