Rory McIlroy was there for the most consequential moment of Shane Lowry’s career, kneeling greenside when his best friend secured t

Rory McIlroy gave a glowing review of Scottie Scheffler before the final round at The Open, but Shane Lowry suspects the Irishman may be having second thoughts

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry both let emotions get the better of them at Royal Portrush during the second round of The Open Championship, with microphones picking up their swearing

Shane Lowry's week was hampered by a two-shot penalty in the second round of The Open Championship, but the Irishman bounced back with an impressive finish on Sunday

Shane Lowry summed up his relationship with Rory McIlroy as he reflected on a previous battle between the pair while talking to the fans at The Open Championship at Portrush

Shane Lowry offered hope to Rory McIlroy and the rest of the chasing pack praying for an uncharacteristic Scottie Scheffler slip by shooting a final-round 66 at The Open.

Rory McIlroy was heard swearing on live television during The Open, as the Sky Sports commentary team were forced to issue an apology to viewers

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry are close friends away from the golf course, with the former admitting the latter is something of a role model to him as they prepare to do battle at The Open Championship

Scottie and Shane launch their final tee shot of the day down the fairway and into perfect position to set up birdie chances. In Scottie’s case, that could see him open up a two shot lead. It would also be an eight under par 63 to match Shane’s Saturday score from 2019.

Open Championship featured a return to Portrush for the first time since 1951 and produced a dramatic week filled with agony and ecstasy for Irish golf