Shane Lowry reaches career-high in Official World Golf Ranking after Truist Championship runner-up finish
SHANE Lowry has smashed his way into the world's top 10 golfers for the first time.
The career-high position on the OWGR comes after his
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Shane Lowry sits number ten in the OWGR after his second place finish at Philadelphia Cricket Club
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The position is the Irishman's best ever on the official world rankings ladder
The Offaly ace jumped from 12th to 10th in the latest update to the rankings on Monday morning.
Lowry, 38, started the season down in 28th spot but has been on a charge ever since - with a string of big finishes rocketing him up the table.
His 2025 season includes four top 10s from 11 tournaments – that also includes eight top 25s.
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The Irishman's latest climb sees him rubbing shoulders with the very best in the game just days before the
Despite the bitter disappointment of Sunday's runner- up finish, the Clara man will be confident heading into a massive week.
He also sits in eight position on the
Truist Championship winner, Sepp Straka moved up leaped form 17th to 9th in the OWGR after he bagged his second win of the season.
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32-year-old Straka added to his American Express Championship win in January.
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Vienna native Straka is now fifth on the Team Europe Ryder Cup qualification ladder, while Lowry lies behind Rory McIlroy in second position.
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