Shane Lowry’s first major victory had everyone talking on social media.
Here’s what players were saying after the Irishman’s triumph Sunday at The Open at Royal Portrush.
Goosebumps. Absolutely incredible @ShaneLowryGolf. Congrats!! 🇮🇪 https://t.co/JyL01sQr0v
— Justin Thomas (@JustinThomas34) July 21, 2019
🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🍾🍾🏆@ShaneLowryGolf @TheOpen
— Padraig Harrington (@padraig_h) July 21, 2019
Nobody played better or was more deserving to be the winner this week. Shane you lapped the field ya boy ya Yayyyyyyyyy ☘️👍😀
— Paul McGinley (@mcginleygolf) July 21, 2019
There is not much to say except..@ShaneLowryGolf
— Thomas Bjørn (@thomasbjorngolf) July 21, 2019
You were amazing this week!!
I don’t think I’ve ever enjoyed watching an @TheOpen as much as this one.
☘️☘️☘️
Always been a legend has Shane. Amazing performance. 👌🏼🏌🏼♂️
— Eddie Pepperell (@PepperellEddie) July 21, 2019
What a reception for @ShaneLowryGolf on the 18th.
— Bernd Wiesberger (@BWiesberger) July 21, 2019
So happy for him to win @TheOpen here!
There isn’t many better people out on tour than @ShaneLowryGolf! Couldn’t have happened to a nicer bloke, everything about him and his family is just wonderful! Congrats mate!
— Matt Fitzpatrick (@MattFitz94) July 21, 2019
To shoot 72 (+1) in those conditions with the pressure of trying to win @TheOpen and your first major is so impressive!!
— Tyrrell Hatton (@TyrrellHatton) July 21, 2019
Big congrats @ShaneLowryGolf
Champion golfer of the year 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🏆
Well done @ShaneLowryGolf! I’ll have a Guinness in your honor, that is if there’s any left on this island after your performance!!! #TheOpen pic.twitter.com/KuDEsaOpWh
— Stewart Cink (@stewartcink) July 21, 2019
A few years ago @shanelowrygolf and I tore up the town in Scotland after missing the cut at The Open and now he’s The Open champion! Couldn’t be happier for him! https://t.co/fr2X3nhrtZ
— Colt Knost (@ColtKnost) July 21, 2019