Big Game Hunter

Still our reigning Open champion, Shane Lowry reflects on victory at Portrush, finally getting to defend his title and having a Ryder Cup dream

Shane Lowry became the sixth Irish Major champion, following in the footsteps of Fred Daly (1947 Open), Padraig Harrington (2007 & 2008 Open, 2008 PGA), Graeme Mcdowell (2010 US Open), Rory Mcilroy (2011 US Open, 2012 and 2014 PGA, 2014 Open) and Darren Clarke (2011 Open).

‘I THINK I’LL SPEND MY WHOLE CAREER CHASING THE FEELING I GOT FROM WINNING AT PORTRUSH – IT’S A BIG ASK TO GET IT AGAIN’