Shane Lowry inspired by childhood memories of Irish Ryder Cup deeds

"As an Irish player growing up you've watched the Ryder Cup and all the great Irish players"

Team Europe's Shane Lowry and John Rahm during the second preview day of the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits, Wisconsin. Picture: Anthony Behar/PA Wire. 

Shane Lowry is determined to make up for lost time, set to make his Ryder Cup debut at the age of 34, having come close to qualifying five years ago.

"I'm just happy to be here," Lowry said, "it shows how difficult it is to make a Ryder Cup team. I've had a pretty good career up to this point.