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Has Shane Lowry Had The Most Enviable Career In Golf?

Portrush. Akron. Doonbeg. Bethpage. Shane Lowry has spent most of his career outside the top 30 in the world but he’s lived the ultimate golfing fairytale

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Conor McGowan Roam Golf
Sep 18, 2026
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A 19 Year Old Shane Lowry

The first time I ever met Shane Lowry was on a sunny evening in 2006. He was carrying his clubs through the front door of our house.

My parents had a Bed & Breakfast in Wicklow and Shane was 19, staying in our house with his mate Simon Ward while they played The Irish Close Amateur Championship at The European Club (soon to be Br…

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