Lowry powers to second Irish Open title in Doonbeg — SkimNews
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- Shane Lowry sealed the Irish Open title at 23 under par, winning by an 11-shot margin at Trump International Golf Links & Hotel in Doonbeg.
- Lowry shot a course-record 62 on Friday and closed with a 63 on Sunday featuring eight birdies and one bogey to secure the emphatic victory.
- Patrick Reed and Joaquin Niemann tied for second at 12 under, with Lowry building a four-shot overnight lead over Denmark's Jacob Skov Olesen.
- Rory McIlroy finished at 1 under par and Jon Rahm at 4 under, while Brooks Koepka ended at 2 over in the final leaderboard.
- Lowry's victory marked his first individual title since 2022 and his eighth career win, joining McIlroy as a two-time Irish Open champion.
- US President Donald Trump was present at the Doonbeg course as Lowry collected the trophy, with the 2019 Open winner earning the win with a 29-foot birdie putt on the 18th.
Why it matters: Lowry ends a three-year individual title drought with his largest-ever professional victory margin, joining McIlroy as only the second two-time Irish Open champion in the modern era. The 11-shot win at Trump International's Doonbeg course underscores his return to top form after near-misses in Dubai and Florida this year.
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