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The Irish Sun
23-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘Not just a golfer' – Shane Lowry reveals hidden talent as he wows daughter during ‘perfect' family getaway
SHANE Lowry showed he's "not just a golfer" by teaching his daughter how to skim stones while on a family trip to Cork. 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 Advertisement 8 Shane and wife Wendy 'trying their best' to take a non-windswept selfie Credit: @wendyirislowry 8 Mizen Head is regarded as the most southerly point of the country Credit: @wendyirislowry 8 There's beautiful sights to uncover at every turn Credit: @wendyirislowry 8 Some cliffs at Mizen Head are over 100 metres in height Credit: @wendyirislowry 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, Advertisement Read More On Irish Sport "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.' Advertisement Most read in Golf The Offaly native did still manage to close out his tournament well, however, carding a slick round of 66 on Sunday. Major Ryder Cup rule change as Team Europe captain Luke Donald gives approval to USA request to avoid 'bad blood 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. Advertisement "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." 8 The whole area looks particularly gorgeous at this time of year Credit: @wendyirislowry 8 Barley Cove is another of Cork's most cherished locations Advertisement 8 Shane showing Iris how to skip stones Credit: @wendyirislowry 8 This was the 'perfect' view from their accommodation Credit: @wendyirislowry 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. Advertisement 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." Last year three-time major winner Advertisement
Daily Mirror
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Rory McIlroy hasn't spoken to ex-caddie in 8 years after PGA Championship win
Rory McIlroy and JP Fitzgerald were one of the most successful player-caddie partnerships in golf history, but the two have not spoken since their shock split in 2017 Rory McIlroy and his former caddie JP Fitzgerald, who together clinched four major titles, haven't spoken since their professional split. The pair, who were once close pals, achieved great success on the PGA Tour, propelling McIlroy to become a global golf sensation second only to Tiger Woods. However, as McIlroy's major title drought extended, they decided to part ways. Fitzgerald was let go from his role as McIlroy's caddie in the summer of 2017, following a nearly three-year dry spell that would extend over a decade before McIlroy's stunning Masters victory. After being sacked, Fitzgerald took a two-year hiatus, suggesting the decision had taken a toll on him, as per the Mirror US. In 2019 Fitzgerald disclosed to The Daily Mail that he hasn't had any contact with McIlroy since their professional separation. "At the end of the day, I went away to collect my thoughts and recharge my batteries," Fitzgerald shared. "It was obvious that I needed the break. But I've learned from every player with whom I've worked, and Rory is no different to others like Ernie Els in that regard. I'm appreciative of the fact they've all helped me to get better as a caddie." Their split came as a surprise, especially considering McIlroy had publicly praised Fitzgerald at their last event together, the Open at Royal Birkdale. Despite a rocky start where McIlroy was four-over par through just five holes, Fitzgerald pulled him aside on the sixth hole and gave him a stern talking-to about his performance. He snapped at him: "You're Rory f------ McIlroy, what are you doing?". Despite a rocky moment, McIlroy managed to recover and clinched fourth place. He valued Fitzgerald's motivational words yet decided after the competition that it was time for a change of personnel. His victory at the 2014 PGA Championship remains his last major win with Fitzgerald. After taking a brief respite post-Open triumph, McIlroy kept his momentum and claimed an electric victory at Valhalla, navigating through a two-hour weather interruption. Nowadays, McIlroy is on a quest to recapture the form he once showcased under Fitzgerald's guidance, especially now that he has lifted the weight of achieving a career grand slam off his shoulders with his Masters victory. Intent on expanding his trophy collection, McIlroy enters the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow on Thursday keen to secure another win. Fitzgerald continues his life on the greens, briefly caddying for the dynamic American Matt Wolff in June, though their partnership spanned only two tournaments. Subsequently, Fitzgerald teamed up with French golfer Victor Perez and not long after, helped him celebrate his maiden European Tour win with a stunning performance at the Dunhill Links Championship.
