SM
Barcelona vs. Brann: 2 hrs 37 mins
Upcoming predictions and previews

Open victory best birthday present ever, says Lowry's father

:Headline: Open victory best birthday present ever, says Lowry's father: ID:365683: from db_amp
Brendan Lowry, a celebrated Gaelic footballer, turned 60 days before Shane clinched the Claret Jug at Royal Portrush.

Shane Lowry's father has hailed his son's Open Championship victory as the best birthday present he has ever given him.

Brendan Lowry, a celebrated Gaelic footballer, turned 60 days before Shane clinched the Claret Jug in famous scenes at Royal Portrush.

Mr Lowry said his own all-Ireland GAA crown, won with Co Offaly in 1982, paled in comparison with his son's triumph at the Open's historic return to the island of Ireland.

Brendan Lowry with the Claret Jug (David Davies/PA)

"Here's no comparison at all when your son does that," he said.

"It was my birthday last Friday, I was 60 last Friday, that's why he handed me the thing and said 'Happy birthday Dad'."

The family had gathered at the back of the 18th green to watch as Lowry sealed his six-shot victory.

His father described the scenes as thousands of fans charged down the fairway to savour the moment as "mayhem" and "absolutely mental".

Shane Lowry celebrates with his family (David Davies/PA)

"We all met behind the 18th," said Mr Lowry.

"Padraig Harrington came in and he was like, 'Would you all stop crying'. That's what he said, everybody was crying.

"That's what he dreamed about, like any young sportsman when they take it up they dream of things like that.

"What about winning the British Open in Ireland – you can't dream it, and in Portrush, which he likes too."

As his son fulfilled his media duties, Mr Lowry's mind was already turning to the celebrations.

"I'm going off to get a bottle of Heineken, that's where I am going," he said.

amp_article__365683 : Database Data restored...  : 
last updated article - 2019-07-21 20:54:38:
html db last update - 2021-03-05 23:44:02 :

ex - 7200 : read : read cache amp html

Click here for more stories about Shane Lowry

Share this article now:
Read more about Shane Lowry Golf
Recommended Next on SM
Premier League Table
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Arsenal28204470244664
2Liverpool28197265263964
3Manchester CityMan City28196363283563
4Aston Villa29175760421856
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs28165759421753
6Manchester UnitedMan Utd28152113939047
7West Ham UnitedWest Ham2912894650-444
8Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton2811985044642
9Wolverhampton WanderersWolves28125114244-241
10Newcastle UnitedNewcastle281241259481140
11Chelsea27116104745239
12Fulham29115134344-138
13Bournemouth2898114152-1135
14Crystal Palace2878133348-1529
15Brentford2975174154-1326
16Everton2887132939-1025
17Luton TownLuton2957174260-1822
18Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest2967163551-1621
19Burnley2945202963-3417
20Sheffield UnitedSheff Utd2835202474-5014
Scroll for more - Tap for full version


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!

Loading ...

Failed to load data.



. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .