'Champion Lowry recalls incredible scenes as Open returns to Portrush'
Published: 7/13/2025

Shane Lowry's remarkable victory at the 2019 Open Championship, his dominant finish at 15 under par, capped one of golf's greatest performances witnessed at this historic event. With a six-shot lead over Tommy Fleetwood, Lowry ended Ireland's 68-year wait for an Open champion on the island. As the championship returns to Northern Ireland's Antrim Coast, the anticipation for this extraordinary competition – where local legends like Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell were initially in the spotlight – remains high.