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Lowry Wins Irish Open by Record 11 Shots at Doonbeg

Lowry's dominant Sunday win ends a four-year individual drought and improves his world ranking prospects as it bolsters Ryder Cup qualification chances.

Overview

  • Lowry closed with a seven-under 63 to finish 23-under 257 and win the Amgen Irish Open by a record 11 shots on Sunday.
  • His total of 23-under broke the tournament 72-hole scoring mark and his 11-shot margin surpassed the previous Irish Open winning margin.
  • U.S. President Donald Trump presented the trophy at Doonbeg and used the ceremony to say he would remove tariffs on Irish whiskey.
  • During Saturday's third round on-course microphones captured Lowry saying volunteers "deserved to get hit," which provoked immediate social-media calls for apology or fines and led Lowry to say he was frustrated with marshals.
  • The victory ends Lowry's four-year individual win drought, gives him ranking points and momentum ahead of upcoming majors and Ryder Cup selection, and provided a boost to the local Doonbeg economy tied to the Trump-owned course.