‘3’ proving the magic number for Shane

MOBILE Phone giant ‘3’ are to sponsor Irish Open champion Shane Lowry.

Lowry, who make his professional debut in the European Open at London Golf Club this week, will wear the company’s logo on his shirt collar.

Lowry expressed delight at the deal. He said: “As winner of the inaugural ‘3’ Irish Open, it is fitting to announce 3 as my first commercial partner as a professional golfer.

“The ‘3’ Irish Open provided me with the unique opportunity I now have to play as a Tour professional at the top level of world golf. I look forward to wearing the ‘3’ logo with pride across the fairways of the world, and also returning to defend my ‘3’ Irish Open title in 2010.”

Robert Finnegan, 3 chief executive, added: “We were delighted to be a part of what he achieved at Baltray and are now committed to helping Shane achieve even greater results as a professional. The historic events surrounding Shane’s victory at the 3 Irish Open, being the third amateur, third Irishman and winning on the third play-off hole will live in everyone’s memory. 3 is looking forward to being behind Shane every step of the way in his professional career.”