Lowry presses reset button after “overwhelming” change as Open champion

Shane Lowry is attempting to avoid the media attention and hype that has come with his recent success in 2019. His performance in recent tournaments like the Hong Kong Open has position him for a coveted spot on the Ryder Cup team captained by Pádraig Harrington. This looming spot comes with added pressure that can cause havoc to inexperienced golfers. Lowry has already experienced a recent bout of nerves considering his string of recent performances at the close of 2019. To combat the attention and pressure Lowry indicates he will focus on what worked for him in 2019 and try to not dwell too much on the Ryder Cup.

Key Takeaways:

• Shane Lowry faces a difficult task at the ABU Dabi HSBC in his defense of his title as he is in position to secure a spot on the Ryder Cup Team.
• Lowry is feeling added pressure from his top spot in the rankings and from recent tournaments. This includes added media attention.
• Lowry is committed to staying with what worked for him in 2019 and to not becoming overwhelmed with attention or hype of the situation.

“There is no doubt that an in-form Lowry would be a huge asset to Harrington’s European team and players like Fleetwood would clearly welcome his presence in Wisconsin.”

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