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The Irish Sun
18 hours ago
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- The Irish Sun
Watch Shane Lowry's giddy reaction to seeing Portrush mural for the first time as fans say ‘hopefully Clara is next'
SHANE LOWRY smiled from ear-to-ear as he saw a mural dedicated to him for the first time in person. The Championship . 1 Shane Lowry visited a mural in his honour in Portrush for the first time While aware of the mural, Friday was the first time that Lowry saw it in person. He shared a video driving past the painting, giving a giddy "waheeeeeey" before stopping for a photo in front of it. Fans reacted to the video on A second follower added: "You need to sign that so it can be painted on" Read More on Shane Lowry Lee said: "They do love their murals.. but that one is particularly nice ." Brendan said: "Savage Shane. Mo rest for the wicked. Great Mural. Hopefully Clara will get one next " Sam said: "Whoever you are, and whatever you've achieved, it's gotta be surreal seeing your face on the side of a house!" Another said: "The Irish…. This is how we roll" Most read in Golf The Open Championship returns to the Northern Irish town for the first time since the Offaly claimed his maiden major title in 2019. Lowry's fairy tale win on home soil will go down in the history books as one the greatest moments in the history of Irish sport. 'One of stupidest things I've ever done' - Shane Lowry speechless after forgetting most basic rule of golf at US Open The Clara star won the 2019 Open Championship with a final score of 269, 15-under par, securing a six-shot victory ahead of pal Royal Portrush links. The Derry-based artist Peaball was responsible for the stunning mural of Lowry lifting the Claret Jug in front of the home crowd on 18. His victory will be relived in a new 'This is Open Country' will feature some of the greatest players from the Emerald Isle, celebrating its legacy with the Claret Jug . weight in golf in all majors but when it comes to record is nothing short of remarkable. Now, a new one-hour documentary titled This is Open Country will map out the island's astonishing success at The Open. The documentary is produced by award-winning Irish filmmakers for Golf Channel in association with the R&A and Tourism Ireland. The film will feature rare interviews with McIlroy, Lowry, Harrington and Clarke, who will all appear together on camera. Premiering July 10th on Sky Sports Golf, the documentary comes just ahead of the Open at Royal Portrush.
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Shane Lowry & Rory McIlroy set to feature in Open Championship documentary ahead of 2025 edition at Royal Portrush
IRELAND'S proud Open legacy celebrated in new Sky Sports documentary. 'This is Open Country' will feature some of the greatest players from the Emerald Isle, celebrating its legacy with the Claret Jug. Advertisement 2 Rory McIlroy lifting the Claret Jug after winning the 2014 Open Championship at Royal Liverpool 2 Ireland's Shane Lowry will also feature alongside his pal McIlroy in a new documentary - as will Darren Clarke and Padraig Harrington Ireland has long punched above its weight in golf in all majors but when it comes to The Open Championship, the record is nothing short of remarkable. That's despite the tournament's fierce reputation tough reputation. Contested every year on a demanding links course, five golfers from the island of Ireland have triumphed at golf's oldest major championship. Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry, Pádraig Harrington and Darren Clarke have all lifted the Claret Jug in the last two decades. Advertisement read more on golf The tally equals the United States and comfortably outpaces England - who've had just one winner since Tony Jacklin in 1969 - and Scotland, with two in that time. Now, a new one-hour documentary titled This is Open Country will map out the island's astonishing success at The Open. The documentary is produced by award-winning Irish filmmakers for Golf Channel in association with the R&A and Tourism Ireland. It comes as a potential Open Championship moves closer to Dublin after Portmarnock members approved course changes earlier this year. Advertisement Most read in Golf The the Irish government has been in talks with the R&A about the possibility of using the venue, and both parties have openly admitted that they are keen to strike a deal. The film will feature rare interviews with McIlroy, Lowry, Harrington and Clarke, who will all appear together on camera. Keegan Bradley set for Ryder Cup job that hasn't existed for 62 years after stunning PGA Travellers Championship win Premiering July 10th on Sky Sports Golf, the documentary comes just ahead of the Open at Royal Portrush. The 153rd Open gets underway from July 17–20 in County Antrim as Shane Lowry returns to the venue of his 2019 triumph. Advertisement
