Shane Lowry's win at the WGC Bridgestone Invitational last night has catapulted the Clara native into the game's elite after he moved into the top 20 in the World Rankings for the first time.
Lowry dominated the World class field to win by two shots ahead of two time Masters winner Bubba Watson. The win also meant the the Offaly star pocketed a €1.43million prize fund.
Wow! Can't put into words how I'm feeling now. Thanks to everyone for their support. #winnerwinner
— Shane Lowry (@ShaneLowryGolf) August 9, 2015
The wider sporting community was delighted with the win and took to Twitter to give praise to Lowry.
Well done to @ShaneLowryGolf amazing performance...... Brendie Lowry is some Sire! https://t.co/81nWcVfblI
— AP McCoy (@AP_McCoy) August 9, 2015
Congrats! Well deserved!! 💪ðŸ»ðŸ‡®ðŸ‡ªðŸ‘🻠https://t.co/NURGDGlkcU
— Shane Long (@ShaneLong7) August 9, 2015
Straight to coppers with the cheque @ShaneLowryGolf delighted for u! Incredible stuff!
— Sean O' Brien (@SeanOBrien1987) August 9, 2015
@ShaneLowryGolf for Gold in #Rio2016
— Paddy Barnes (@paddyb_ireland) August 9, 2015
No one has ever deserved the big stage more, absolutely delighted for @ShaneLowryGolf enjoy the pints tonight ðŸ»
— Bernard Brogan (@bernardbrogan) August 9, 2015
World Top 20, PGA exemption for 3 years, $1.4million and a nice trophy too #Lowry #WGC pic.twitter.com/j8JpLbnpFv
— Joe Molloy (@MolloyJoe) August 9, 2015
Complete life changer for Shane Lowry. I'd have the Bridgestone as the 5th biggest tournament of the year.
— Nathan Murphy (@nathanmurf) August 9, 2015
Congratulations @ShaneLowryGolf on a superb performance @WGC_Bridgestone & all that comes now on @PGATOUR. My best. pic.twitter.com/ceA2A2zroU
— Gary Player (@garyplayer) August 9, 2015
Incredible performance from @ShaneLowryGolf on such a difficult course.you got to love this guy #aggressive #confident #class #heart
— colm cooper (@colmcooper13) August 9, 2015
