‘Not just a golfer' – Shane Lowry reveals hidden talent as he wows daughter during ‘perfect' family getaway
The whole family took in the Rebel County's most scenic sights around Mizen Head and Barley Cove as a post-Open break after Shane
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Shane and wife Wendy 'trying their best' to take a non-windswept selfie
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Mizen Head is regarded as the most southerly point of the country
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There's beautiful sights to uncover at every turn
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Some cliffs at Mizen Head are over 100 metres in height
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Among the collection of photos and videos Shane's wife Wendy shared to
Wendy captioned the cute moment: "Not just a golfer, can also skip stones!"
Unfortunately, the sickness that inflicted the 38-year-old midway through the final major of the year also
On Saturday,
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"I tried to get a protein drink down me after eight holes, and I felt like throwing up all over the place. It's been a tough day and I had a bad finish.
'It was hard to take. Then I woke up at 2.30am with cramps in my stomach. I know we have it in the house.
"Ivy had it a couple of days ago. Wendy had it yesterday. Me and Iris have it today. It will be gone by the holidays next week so at least that's a plus.
'Honestly, every bathroom I went in and tried to throw up, I couldn't. It's just such a bad feeling. It's just really bad timing obviously.'
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The Offaly native did still manage to close out his tournament well, however, carding a slick round of 66 on Sunday.
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He acknowledged: "Obviously I would have liked to do better this week, there's no doubt about that.
"But it is what it it. I tried my best, I gave it everything I could and it wasn't to be.
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"For me now the next two months, obviously the play-offs are huge, but my focus and my work will be getting out of bed every morning to prepare for hopefully going to Bethpage and winning that Ryder Cup.
"I think it's a big thing for us Europeans and it's a big thing for me. major season is over now so everything turns towards the Ryder Cup."
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The whole area looks particularly gorgeous at this time of year
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Barley Cove is another of Cork's most cherished locations
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Shane showing Iris how to skip stones
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This was the 'perfect' view from their accommodation
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And in between his time in Antrim and Cork, he also
That possibility has been touted for some time with tournament organisers admitting at Royal Portrush that they are in the process of conducting feasibility studies around the idea.
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Lowry said of it: "As regards Portmarnock - I've heard they're talking about it - I've heard it might go there. It would be amazing.
"It's 30 minutes from my house, I would be able to stay at home and play in an Open - and I think it's one of the best golf courses in the world.
"I think it's good enough to host and Open, and hopefully it will soon."
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