I’m Ryder Cup level, says Lowry

Shane Lowry believes he’s ready to chase the American dream on the PGA Tour and play the kind of global schedule that could make him a Ryder Cup player and an Olympian in 2016.

But after battling his way into the world’s top 50 with a gruelling end of season schedule, the 27-year-old Clara ace says he now needs the next seven weeks off to rekindle his desire for the biggest season of his life.

Looking forward to the Christmas break with fiancée Wendy after a bumper €2m season, Lowry said: “I need a break. I feel I need time to get my hunger back for the game.