Rory McILroy shares his pride in Shane Lowry winner at Ryder Cup

Rory McILroy opened about the impressive performance of his teammate Shane Lowry After winning the Ryder Cup. Last week at Bethpage Black Course, Europeans had a dominant performance and retained the title.

McILroy and Lowry had a good start last week, and after the tournament, the North Golfist -Irish spoke about PGA Tour Pro and his performance at Ryder Cup. He reflected on Lowry's potential to gain senior in his career. McILroy said (via Independent Irish):

“What he did yesterday and today was absolutely surprising. What Shane has done today, this will keep him for the rest of his career. I mean that he could enjoy the last Retrival holes (when he won the Open in 2019), but what had to happen today to do it, this will be put to him for the rest of his career. We hope (more). I would like to see -I would like to see -“

Rory McILroy and Shane Lowry were combined for Fourball Friday matches and Fourball Saturday last week. On the way out of the opening day, the duo played against Sam Burns and Patrick Cantlay, and the game gave rise to a draw.

The next day, they competed against Justin Thomas and Cameron Young and won the game for 2. Shane Lowry won the end of the Saturday victory of four balls to help them take advantage of the victory against the United States team.

However, Sunday was quite hard for the European team. In the singles, Rory McILroy played against Scottie Scheffler But he lost 1. However, Lowry's match against Russell Henley gave rise to a draw.

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Rory Mcilroy reflects on his connection with Shane Lowry and his family

Rory McILroy shares a very strong bond with Shane Lowry. Their families are also very close. After Ryder Cup, McILroy opened about his bond with Lowry and said he is like a “older brother”. Said (independent Irish via):

“He entered the Big Brother mode. He put his arm around me and said,” It's correct, we're together. “

The current world number 2 also spoke of his daughter Poppy linked to Lowry Iris and Ivy's daughters, and also added that his wives are “better friends”. Said:

“Our families are so close. Poppy is the best friends of Iris and Ivy. Erica and Wendy are the best friends. Shane and I are incredibly close. And the McILroys are lucky to have the ground floor in our lives.”

It was the third appearance of Shane Lowry in the Ryder Cup. It debuted by 2021, but the European team lost that year. During its appearance in 2023, Europe won in Rome and then defended its title by 2025.