Lowry family delighted - and sleepless - after Match Play win

Shane Lowry's family have said they're thrilled with the golfer's success last night, after the Offaly man beat his friend and World number 1 Rory McIlroy at the WGC Accenture Match Play Championship in Arizona.

Lowry family delighted - and sleepless - after Match Play win
Fri, 22 Feb, 2013 - 11:17

Shane Lowry's family have said they're thrilled with the golfer's success last night, after the Offaly man beat his friend and World number 1 Rory McIlroy at the WGC Accenture Match Play Championship in Arizona.

It was a close game, but Lowry sealed victory on the final hole.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Save €40 on an Annual Subscription.​

Continue reading within unlimited digital access and exclusive subscriber benefits.

Cancel anytime

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

DP World Tour Qualifying School - Final Stage - Day One Kearney sole Irish player to make cut at Q-School
Rory McIlroy McIlroy vs Chacarra vs Reed: Race to Dubai title up for grabs in European tour finale
Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship - Day Four Rahm begins career rebuild with win in Abu Dhabi but McIlroy surges in Race to Dubai
CourtsGolfHeathrowPlace: ArizonaPlace: Abu DhabiPlace: FloridaPerson: LowryPerson: Shane LowryPerson: Rory McIlroyPerson: BrendanPerson: McIlroyPerson: Tiger WoodsPerson: WoodsPerson: Charles HowellPerson: Steve StrickerPerson: Ross McGowanPerson: Luke DonaldPerson: Ernie ElsPerson: DonaldPerson: Marcel SiemPerson: Lee WestwoodPerson: Rafael Cabrera BelloPerson: Graeme McDowellPerson: Padraig HarringtonEvent: WGC Accenture Match Play ChampionshipEvent: Honda ClassicOrganisation: OffalyOrganisation: Midlands RadioOrganisation: Nike
<p>Rory McIlroy: "It's good that golf and the authorities are cracking down on things like this. It's an unbelievably unfortunate incident.' Pic: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images</p>

Rory McIlroy offers support to young Tour hopeful over 'unbelievably unfortunate incident'

READ NOW

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Latest

IE Golf

 IElogo
LONGREADS

Ireland's Top 10 Hidden Gems

Ten of the best golf courses in Ireland that too few people know about.

Read Here

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited