Shane Lowry’s putter woes prove costly at Woburn

There was no hiding Shane Lowry’s bitter disappointment after confessing he let victory slip in the British Masters at Woburn.

Despite four rounds in the 60s that included 66, 69, 69 and a last day 67 Lowry was among three players to share second at 13-under par and two adrift of 21-year old England-born Matt Fitzpatrick.

Fitzpatrick, the youngest player in the field, sealed a maiden tour success in his 34th tour event and with his €671,549 first prize cheque lifting him to the top of the Ryder Cup points table. Lowry singled out the shortest club in his bag as the biggest drawback all week and taking 31 putts on the final day to average just over 30 putts for the week.