Shane Lowry: ‘I feel very disappointed for Pádraig. He doesn’t deserve this’

Asked about American claims that this is a new dynasty, Lowry said: “Ah, f**k that. We’ve got top players. I said to Rory McIlroy before we went out this morning. ‘You’re Rory F**king McIlroy. Go and show it today.’ And he did.”

TEAM SPIRIT: Shane Lowry reacts on the 10th green during Sunday singles. ‘My whole goal over the next two years is to be part of that team and to win that trophy,’ says Lowry. Picture: Mike Ehrmann

Shane Lowry can’t wait for Rome 2023 and he looks set to be a leader on the team after inspiring Rory McIlroy to restore some pride with an emphatic singles win at Whistling Straits.

Lowry cried on Sunday as Europe were handed a painful, 19-9 thrashing — something he didn’t do even after winning The Open at Royal Portrush or welcoming his second daughter Ivy into the world earlier this month.