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.
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9. 13 September 2026; Shane Lowry of Ireland watches his drive from the first tee box as U.S. President Donald Trump and An Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD watch on during day four of the Amgen Irish Open Golf Championship 2026 at Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg, Clare. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile
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10. Shane Lowry, left, shakes hands with U.S. President Donald Trump 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, left, shakes hands with U.S. President Donald Trump during day four of the Amgen Irish Open Golf Championship 2026 | SPORTSFILE Photo: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile
11. Shane Lowry celebrates after putting on the seventh green during day four of the Amgen Irish Open Golf Championship 2026 at Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg, Clare. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile
Shane Lowry celebrates after putting on the seventh green. | SPORTSFILE Photo: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile
12. Shane Lowry plays from the rough on the eighth fairway during day four of the Amgen Irish Open Golf Championship 2026 at Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg, Clare. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile
Shane Lowry plays from the rough on the eighth fairway during day four of the Amgen Irish Open Golf Championship 2026. | SPORTSFILE Photo: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile