Shane Lowry shot a remarkable 28 birdies, setting a new course record on Friday as he blitzed the field on his way to winning the Amgen Irish Open 2026.
He did so as US President Donald Trump watched on, with the US President having wished the Offaly man best of luck with a handshake earlier that day.
He is off to Adare Manor later tonight for Ryder Cup practice on Monday.
He travels to London on Monday night. “Yeah, no rest for the wicked,” he told RTÉ.
He also said getting a handshake from US President Donald Trump before teeing off for the final round was “a bit mad”.
Sportsfile captured some brilliant shots of the final day of the tournament as the Offaly man blew away the rest of the field.
1. Shane Lowry shakes hands with Executive Vice President of the Trump Organisation Eric Trump, left, as U.S. President Donald Trump watches on during day four of the Amgen Irish Open Golf Championship 2026 at Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg, Clare.
Shane Lowry shakes hands with Executive Vice President of the Trump Organisation Eric Trump, left, as U.S. President Donald Trump watches on during day four of the Amgen Irish Open Golf Championship 2026 at Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg, Clare. | SPORTSFILE Photo: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile
2. 13 September 2026; Shane Lowry of Ireland watches his shot from the fifth fairway during day four of the Amgen Irish Open Golf Championship 2026 at Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg, Clare
Shane Lowry watches his shot from the fifth fairway | SPORTSFILE Photo: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile
3. Shane Lowry of Ireland on the second green during day four of the Amgen Irish Open Golf Championship 2026 at Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg, Clare. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile
Shane Lowry of Ireland on the second green during day four of the Amgen Irish Open Golf Championship 2026 at Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg, Clare | SPORTSFILE Photo: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile
4. 13 September 2026; Shane Lowry of Ireland during day four of the Amgen Irish Open Golf Championship 2026 at Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg, Clare. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile
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