Shane Lowry 'quietly confident' ahead of latest major tilt

Lowry is in peak form to add to his major championship legacy. That hunger to win more majors is there, even if the desperation of a player who lacks major credentials isn’t

Wed, 18 May, 2022 - 17:34

Scott Michaux, Southern Hills

As leading questions go, Shane Lowry was quick and willing to take the bait. Citing the combination of green run-offs, chipping importance and forecasted winds, “a lot of people have put two and two together and thought…” “It's a guarantee, isn't it?” quipped Lowry of conditions tailor-made to suit his chances to win the PGA Championship at Southern Hills.

Joking aside, Lowry remains chuffed at his chances to tick off another major. His form this year speaks for itself and is similar to 2019 when he broke through to win the Open Championship at Royal Portrush. He’s had great chances to win already in Abu Dhabi, PGA National, Augusta National and Harbour Town and posted consistently strong results top-25 in every stroke-play start he’s made all season.