Lowry: I am starting to get really jealous of Rory

Shane Lowry says a fear of playing second fiddle has always driven him, even in his amateur days.

Shane Lowry on day three of the 2025 BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. Photo: Adam Davy/PA Wire.

Shane Lowry admits to jealousy of Ryder Cup colleague Rory McIlroy. 

“I said to him the other day, I am starting to get really jealous,” Lowry told the Guardian. “I also said to him that I hope Irish people realise how lucky they are to have Rory at that level, coming back to play the Irish Open every year.