Shane Lowry delivered a spectacular performance at the Amgen Irish Open, clinching the title with an astonishing 11‑stroke margin. The Irish favorite posted a seven‑under‑par 63 on Sunday, finishing the tournament at an incredible 23 under par. This triumph marks Lowry's seventh professional win and his second Irish Open title.
His first came in 2009 when he was just a 22‑year‑old amateur. This time, the trophy was handed to him by none other than U.S.
President Donald Trump, who was present for the ceremony. Lowry's victory was a much‑needed comeback after a string of heartbreaking near‑misses earlier in the season. He had lost the Dubai Invitational by two strokes after a double‑bogey on the final hole, and at the Cognizant Classic he blew a three‑stroke lead with three holes to play, finishing with two double‑bogeys. At Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg, the outcome was never in doubt.
Lowry entered the final round with a four‑stroke cushion and widened that lead with a flawless performance, while Trump observed the action for the second day in a row. Spectators cheered for Trump, chanting "USA," as the president announced plans to remove tariffs on Irish whiskey—a promise he said he discussed with Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin, who was also on the 18th green for the award presentation, alongside Minister of State Charlie McConalogue.
Lowry’s final round featured eight birdies and just one bogey, which came on the ninth hole. He thrilled the crowd with two remarkable 45‑foot putts on the par‑three seventh and the par‑four 15th, and sealed the win with another long‑range birdie on the 18th. "This year has been quite difficult on the course for me," Lowry said, his voice trembling with emotion.
"I've had a few chances to win, and there have been some really tough moments. To come here this week and do this, I don't do things by half measures!
I can't believe I'm standing here with that leaderboard." He went on to praise his family, noting the support of his wife and children throughout the challenging season. "My daughter always asks me when I'm going to bring a trophy home. So yes, I'm going to bring one home," he added, smiling. A key factor in Lowry's dominance was his second‑round 62, which set a new course record and gave him a sizable cushion heading into Sunday.
His closest rival, Jacob Skov Olesen, who was at 12 under and four shots behind after the penultimate round, fell back with a three‑over 73 on the final day. Patrick Reed posted a closing 64 and Rasmus Neergaard‑Petersen carded a 63, earning them second and third places respectively, but Lowry's lead was already insurmountable.
Joaquin Niemann shared second place with Reed at 12 under, while Neergaard‑Petersen finished one stroke behind. England's Alex Fitzpatrick was tied for seventh at nine under, and Sergio García’s closing 64 left him six under, matching the scores of Robert MacIntyre, Matt Wallace, and several others.
Jon Rahm ended the tournament at four under, and defending champion Rory McIlroy managed a best round of 67, finishing the week one under par. McIlroy reflected on his performance, saying it gave him confidence heading into next week’s BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth, a venue where he won in 2014 and has been runner‑up three times.
"I've seen enough good stuff this week to give me encouragement going into next week," McIlroy said. "It's a golf course that I know well and one I've had success on.
Obviously this wasn't the week that I wanted but, at the same time, I don't feel too far away and I feel good going into Wentworth." He added that his iron play had improved and his wedge work was solid, though he struggled on the greens. "That was the difficult thing and why I wasn't able to get myself into contention. I need a little bit of time on the putting green the next couple days and to get familiar with the greens at Wentworth again," he explained.
The DP World Tour now moves to Surrey for the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth, the next marquee event on the calendar. Fans can watch extended live coverage of all four rounds of the DP World Tour’s flagship event, with featured groups streaming from 7:30 a.m. on Thursday. For those without Sky subscriptions, there are alternative streaming options and deals available.
Golf enthusiasts looking to play the courses featured on the tour can find the best rates and book tee times at any of the 1,700 courses across the UK and Ireland. Simply enter a course name, city, or postcode to search for availability. Overall, Lowry’s dominant display at the Irish Open not only reaffirmed his status as one of Ireland’s top golfers but also provided a memorable moment for the home crowd, the president, and the entire tournament community.