Shane Lowry intent on making Masters impact

Shane Lowry has always distinguished himself as a fearless competitor, but giving up the chance to ease his pre-Masters nerves with an early visit to Augusta National must rank as one of his boldest decisions so far. 

Currently ranked 44th in the world and flying high on the confidence of three seemingly effortless Top 25 PGA Tour finishes in a row, the 27-year-old Offaly man is not approaching his Masters debut like a man simply going there for the experience.

Instead he will ravel as a highly competitive sportsman hoping to make an impact.