Shane Lowry soaking up the European vibes at The K Club

Lowry thinks a European Tour event is perfect preparation for the Ryder Cup
Shane Lowry soaking up the European vibes at The K Club

Shane Lowry at the Amgen Irish Open Pro/Am at The K Club, Kildare. Pic: ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy

Shane Lowry has had quite the week already with his selection as a captain’s pick for this month’s Ryder Cup but though the European mission to Bethpage Black looms large, he insisted the upcoming battle with the USA would not be a distraction on home soil at this week’s Amgen Irish Open.

It is 16 years since Lowry famously won his national open as amateur in the rain at County Louth and though he has since won a Claret Jug with his victory at the 2019 Open Championship at Royal Portrush, a second Irish Open title, this time as a professional, remains a career goal.

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