Shane Lowry: Toughest Test Is Yet To Come

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If Shane Lowry is going to win the 2019 Open Championship he will need to overcome the most brutal conditions on the final day. This is far from over

From start to finish, Shane Lowry was in complete control during the third round of the Open Championship at Royal Portrush. His ever-dependable short game was complimented by some of the best ball striking we have ever seen from the Irishman (he hit 17 of 18 greens). Shooting 63 on arguably the biggest day of his golfing life was certainly the round of an Open Champion in waiting.

Speaking to Sky Sports after his round he said, “There’s nowhere I’d rather be, I’ve got a four shot lead at The Open in Ireland.”

He added that this was, “One of the most incredible days of my life.”

If Shane Lowry is going to win his first major tomorrow and fulfil the immense talent that so many have marvelled over for so long, he’ll have to do it in the toughest of circumstances.

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In July 2023, Neil became just the 9th editor in Golf Monthly's 112-year history. Originally working with the best coaches in the UK to produce instruction content, he went on to become a feature writer interviewing many of the biggest names in the game including Tiger Woods, Seve Ballesteros, Rory McIlroy and Arnold Palmer.

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