Joe Callaghan: Shane Lowry's vicious cycle of final round collapses is feeling kinda permanent

Just five events into Lowry's campaign, his nemesis is back — worse than ever.

NOT AGAIN: Shane Lowry reacts on the final green after blowing a three shot lead coming up 16 at the Cognizant Classic in Palm Beach Gardens. Pic: Raj Mehta/Getty Images.

Shane Lowry started his 2026 campaign aiming to have Rory McIlroy dress him in a green jacket. Five tournaments in, Lowry needs the men in the white coats.

That, ladies and gentlemen, is shlobbery oul stuff. A soft shite intro for a sluggish Monday morning sports writer feeling his way into the week. Lowry deserves better. As, frankly, do the rest of ye. But in there, somewhere, is also a reminder: despite its inferior quality and propensity to spoil easily, low-hanging fruit has an appeal.