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The Irish Sun
15-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘It'll be hard' – Shane Lowry gives brutally honest verdict on PGA Championship chances after Truist horror show
SHANE LOWRY admitted he wished the PGA Championship was at a venue "that suits my game a little bit better". But the Championship . 2 Shane Lowry at Quail Hollow ahead of the PGA Championship Credit: Getty Images - Getty 2 It comes less than a week after his defeat at the Truist Championship The 2019 Open Champion will tee off this afternoon less than a week after he narrowly came up short in Philadelphia. But he believes he will challenge if he plays to the level required and of which he is capable. He said: 'I wish we were at a venue that suits my game a little bit better. 'But I do feel like if I play my best golf , I can contend, but it'll be hard, and I will have to play my best golf this week. Read More on Shane Lowry "But you know, that's great, because I am actually playing some of my best golf around now. 'So I'll give it a run and see what happens. "And if it's not this week, sure, I'll dust myself off and I get ready for Memorial, and if it's not that week, I'll just keep going.' The 37-year-old was two holes away from winning the Truist title, which would have been his first solo win on the Most read in Sport Bogeys on 16 and 18 scuppered that goal, however, as he had to A bitter pill to swallow may have been made that little bit sweeter by the knowledge that he was Shane Lowry's wife Wendy has bizarre encounter with ALLIGATOR 'chilling on a Sunday' Meanwhile, And it is for this reason that the Clara man believes he is playing at the highest level despite being disappointed with how the competition went. He added: 'I felt like I probably could have won that tournament. "I should have won that tournament. And it's hard to win out here. So when you give yourself chances like that, it stings. 'I was conscious coming into a big week like this, where you're not feeling great about yourself because of that. "So it was actually nice that it was a forced day off on Monday with the weather . 'So I don't feel anything but positive energy coming from last week. "Hopefully I can get out tomorrow morning early and get after it.'
Extra.ie
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Morris, the alligator from Happy Gilmore, dies aged over 80
The famous alligator that appeared in films such as Happy Gilmore and Doctor Dolittle 2 has passed away, aged 80. Morris the alligator, whose film career spanned three decades from 1975 to 2006, is perhaps best known for biting off the hand of former golf pro Chubbs Peterson (in Happy Gilmore, not real life). His filmography also transcended genres, including horror films such as Interview with the Vampire and ALLIGATOR, and action films such as Eraser alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger. The famous alligator that appeared in films such as Happy Gilmore and Doctor Dolittle 2 has passed away, aged 80. Pic: Universal/Everett/REX/Shutterstock He retired in 2006 to Colorado Gator Farm, which announced his passing on social media — admitting that while they knew it was coming, they were still sad to see him pass. 'Colorado Gators is sad to report the passing away of our oldest alligator, Morris,' the gator farm wrote. 'Morris was known for his work in many movies and TV shows from 1975 to 2006, when he retired to live out his days at Colorado Gators. 'His exact age was unknown, but he was 9 feet long in 1975, and by his growth rate and tooth loss, we can estimate his age at over 80 years. While we knew this was inevitable, we are very saddened by his passing to old age. RIP Morris.' With such a distinguished career, the gator farm added that they were going to taxidermy him 'so that he can continue to scare children for years to come,' adding 'it's what he would've wanted.' Speaking to USA Today, Jay Young, who runs the farm, said that he knew something was wrong when Morris wasn't eating after he was given his breakfast. 'I thought 'Well, maybe, he's just not hungry. He ate too much the other day,'' he said. 'Two weeks ago, he was trying to eat dogs and kids through the fence. He was fine a couple weeks ago. 'A lot of the times, it's like 'Oh, we could have done this differently or sooner,' Mr Young added. 'In this case, I don't think there's anything we could have done differently… it's sad, but not as tragic.'
The Irish Sun
12-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Rory McIlroy reveals ‘big difference' in Shane Lowry since major life change & beams ‘amazing to see him play so well'
RORY McILROY has seen a "big difference" in Shane Lowry since he and his family made a major life change. 2 Shane Lowry came second at the Truist Championship 2 Rory McIlroy revealed a big difference in Shane Lowry since he moved to America And speaking as his Irish compatriot was ratcheting up his own challenge in Philadelphia, the Masters champion praised his friend's development. He credited it to his decision to move to America in 2017, saying: "I've seen a big difference in Shane since he started living here full-time. "We practice and play together so much at home. Just the back and forth from Ireland is tough. Read More on Shane Lowry "Even this time of the year, it's still hard to practice over there. "I just feel like I've seen such a big improvement in his consistency week to week because of where he lives, being able to practice in great conditions on great golf courses, get in games with the likes of myself or Rickie [Fowler] or [Justin Thomas] or whoever lives down in Jupiter. "It's been amazing as his friend to see him play so well and so consistently." Another benefit of living in Most read in Golf The titular holiday took place in Ireland on March 30, with the Lowry's celebrating on that occasion. However, as they live in Florida, they got to celebrate it yet again on Sunday. Shane Lowry's wife Wendy has bizarre encounter with ALLIGATOR 'chilling on a Sunday' The Lowry subsequently remarked: "And yes we live in the states so she gets 2 mothers days but deserves more". Unfortunately, McIlroy's hope that the 2019 Open champion would be able to carry his form into winning the Truist Championship did not come to pass. Bogeys on 16 and 18 scuppered that goal, however, as he had to A bitter pill to swallow may have been made that little bit sweeter by the knowledge that he was taking home $1,760,000 for his efforts. Winner Rory McIlroy finished his day in a tie for seventh alongside Stephan Jaegar and Cameron Young. By doing so, champion took home $602,500.
The Irish Sun
12-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Shane Lowry bags mouth-watering seven-figure prize money from Truist Championship following agonising defeat
SHANE LOWRY came agonisingly close to victory at the Truist Championship - but bagged a seven-figure consolation prize. The Irishman was two shots off tasting success on the Advertisement 2 Shane Lowry came agonisingly close to victory at the Truist Championship Credit:2 Two late bogeys cost him first place Bogeys on 16 and 18 scuppered that goal, however, as he had to A bitter pill to swallow may have been made that little bit sweeter by the knowledge that he was taking home $1,760,000 for his efforts. Winner Advertisement Read More on Shane Lowry By doing so, Sunday's final round had promised so much for Lowry, who had taken the lead after the opening hole with a birdie. But Austria 's Straka stormed ahead with an eagle at the par-5 fifth, followed by birdies at the 8th and 9th. However, bogeys on 10 and 11 brought the pair level heading into the closing stretch. Advertisement Most read in Golf It wasn't to be for the Clara native either as some silly errors cost him dearly. A poor tee shot on the 16th left him scrambling, and after lipping out for par, Straka's steady par gave him a one-shot lead with two to play. Shane Lowry's wife Wendy has bizarre encounter with ALLIGATOR 'chilling on a Sunday' Both players parred the 17th before late drama on the final hole - statistically the toughest on the course. Straka found the left fairway bunker, while Lowry's drive struck the hospitality stand. Fortunately, it hit the top of the tent, and he was granted free relief from the rough. Advertisement Incredibly, both reached the green. Straka left himself a 20-footer, while Lowry pushed his birdie putt left and then missed a eight-footer for par - costing him also a sole second place finish. The Austrian calmly rolled in his par to claim a two-stroke victory — and his second title of the 2025 season, following January's win at the American Express Championship . Straka finished his week with a -16 total as Lowry finished two-strokes further back alongside Justin Thomas. It will be a frustrating one to take for Lowry after he also finished runner-up to pal Straka at the 2022 Cogniznant Classic. Advertisement But it's full steam ahead as the second major of the year gets underway at Quail Hollow on Thursday.
The Irish Sun
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘It's the simple things' – Shane Lowry's wife hails ‘best Mother's Day surprise' as golf ace insists ‘she deserves more'
SHANE LOWRY joked that his wife Wendy gets two Mother's Days - but insisted that she deserves more. The titular holiday took place in Ireland on March 30, with the Lowry's celebrating on that occasion. 3 Shane Lowry and wife Wendy celebrated Mother's Day 3 Shane got his soul mate goodies from Starbucks 3 He said she deserves more than just two Mother's Days However, as they live in Florida, they got to celebrate it yet again on Sunday. The Offaly man got his soul mate goodies from Starbucks, with Wendy hailing it as the "best Mother's Day surprise". The Clara man is currently in Philadelphia, where he Read More on Shane Lowry And defending champion Keith Mitchell leads the no-cut event on 12 under par after carding a 67 in damp and chilly conditions. But it was Lowry made an electric start, picking up four birdies in his opening eight holes. A bogey on the 10th threatened to halt his momentum, but the 38-year-old responded in spectacular fashion by draining a 53-foot putt on the 11th — a bold effort that could just as easily have raced past. Most read in Golf He added another birdie at the 15th to reach 11 under par heading into the weekend. Speaking after his round, Lowry acknowledged his comfort in challenging rainy weather. Shane Lowry's wife Wendy has bizarre encounter with ALLIGATOR 'chilling on a Sunday' The round started earlier than usual as the tour brought forward tee-time. He stated: 'Everyone says that to me every day when it rains,' he said. 'I live in South Florida, and I plan to be there now. "No, I think I'm able to handle them probably better than a few people, but I don't particularly like or enjoy going out and playing in these conditions — but yeah, I handle them well.' The Clara native's Austrian Ryder Cup team-mate Sepp Straka is one stroke further back on 10 under, while McIlroy is five behind Mitchell after rounds of 66 and 67. The world number two made six birdies and three bogeys in round two. The Masters champion said: 'Even when I feel like I haven't played my best, I find a way. 'I think that's when I talk about being a more complete golfer — if one part of my game isn't on, then I can maybe lean into another part, like today holing quite a few putts and making my score that way rather than hitting the ball unbelievably well.' All the action is live on Sky Sports Golf.
