Shane Lowry: I'd give anything to be the first Irish golfer to win The Masters

“Yeah, I have a 50-50 chance (to be the first Irish winner this week). I certainly hope if it’s not him (Rory McIlroy) it’s me … er, I hope if it’s not me it’s him.”

GREEN JACKET FOR IRELAND?: Shane Lowry would give anything to be the first Irish golfer to win the The Masters. Photo credit: Brian Lawless/PA Wire.

Shane Lowry doesn’t hide his desire.

The Masters is his favorite tournament of the year and the one at the top of his list to win. Finishing third in 2022 was nice, but it’s not what he comes to Augusta to achieve.