One major will do for Lowry — for now at least

The last thing Shane Lowry needs is to be a hostage to fortune — but while the new Open Champion insists he would retire happy with a single major win on his resumé, a steely ambition for further success lurks not far beneath the surface.

You didn’t need to mine too deep yesterday afternoon, as the 32-year-old spoke on the one hand of enjoying the moment to partake in some well-deserved celebrations following last Sunday’s impressive six-stroke victory at Royal Portrush, and then peppered the conversation with references to more major titles, Olympic medals, and a potential Ryder Cup debut under 2020 captain Pádraig Harrington at Whistling Straits.