Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry aiming to make history for Irish golf at the Masters

Of the seven most successful golfing nations on the major championship stages, Ireland ranks sixth with 11 titles among six golfers.

HISTORY FOR THE TAKING: Rory McIlroy watches on the driving range during a practice round at the Masters golf tournament. Pic: George Walker IV/AP

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry embark late Thursday on a mission to make history for Irish golf at Augusta National.

“It would be huge. It really would be,” said Lowry of what it would mean back home if one of the two of them were to reach the Butler Cabin ceremony this week and join the roster of Masters champions.