Shane Lowry won't be afraid of winning a Masters

Shane Lowry attacks his ninth Masters next week. Both his coach Neil Manchip and Paul McGinley feel the best is yet to come

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 18: Shane Lowry of Ireland swaps clubs with his coach Neil Manchip during a practice round prior to the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship at Yas Links Golf Course on January 18, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Oisin Keniry/Getty Images)

Shane Lowry goes to his ninth Masters next week in strong form and with Paul McGinley confident his fellow Irishman “ticks all the boxes” to succeed at Augusta National in the opening major of the year.

The feelgood factor is growing around the 2019 Open champion following some excellent finishes in his last four appearances, including a tie for third in 2022, and encouraging results in the build up to this year’s pilgrimage to the Cathedral in the Pines, including back-to-back top-five finishes on the PGA Tour’s Florida Swing last month.