Nico Echavarria got 'emotional' watching Shane Lowry interview

Nico Echavarria briefly thought he was about to suffer the same fate as Shane Lowry on the 17th at the Cognizant Classic, and have his tee-shot land in the water
Nico Echavarria got 'emotional' watching Shane Lowry interview

HUNTER: Colombian Nico Echavarria came from behind to win the Cognizant Classic at Palm Beach Gardens. It was the third victory of his career. Pic: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images

Nico Echavarria said he felt emotional after watching Shane Lowry's post-round interview following the Offaly man's late collapse at the Cognizant Classic on Sunday. 

Lowry found the water on the 16th and 17th holes, making double bogeys on both. That opened the door for Echavarria to sneak in front and claim the third victory of his career as Lowry blew a three-shot lead.

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