DOONBEG, IRELAND - SEPTEMBER 13: Shane Lowry of Ireland celebrates winning the Irish Open in front of President Donald Trump on the final day's play at the Amgen Irish Open on September 13, 2026 in Doonbeg, Ireland. U.S. President Donald Trump is making a two-day visit to Ireland this weekend. Today his trip focuses on attending the Amgen Irish Open golf tournament, which is being hosted at his Doonbeg golf resort. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Lowry’s historic Amgen Irish Open win lifts him to second in European Team Ranking

By Ryder Cup Europe On September 14, 2026 11:03 UTC

Shane Lowry’s Ryder Cup ambitions for Adare Manor in 2027 received an early‑season boost after the Irishman produced a history‑making performance to win the Amgen Irish Open by a record 11 shots at Trump International Golf Links & Hotel, Doonbeg.

The 39‑year‑old took control with a course‑record 62 on Friday and accelerated from there, writing his name into the history books by lifting the Irish Open trophy 17 years on from the same tournament he won as an amateur. Having held a four‑stroke lead heading into the final round, Lowry quickly extended his advantage, making a birdie at the opening hole and following up with three more at five, seven and eight, highlighted by a monster 43‑foot putt at the seventh.

After a dropped shot at the ninth, Lowry led by seven at the turn, immediately bouncing back with a birdie at the par‑five tenth. Another birdie at the 14th saw his advantage grow again, but it was a huge 47‑footer from the fringe at the 15th that pushed his lead to nine shots at 23‑under‑par.

Lowry then saved one of his best for last, an incredible display on the greens seeing him cap off his 11‑shot victory with a 29‑footer for birdie at the last.

A moment Ireland will remember forever ☘️#AmgenIrishOpenpic.twitter.com/AO1EkGWyS2

“It means a lot,” he said afterwards. “Honestly I'm speechless. It's hard to talk. I just can't believe I've just done that and done it the way I've done it, as well.

“You know, I've had to fight a few demons off over the past few months on the course when you get yourself into contention. I did take some time away the last few weeks. I worked pretty hard. I got all my team over to Florida and we worked hard, and this just shows you what hard work can do.”

With his win, he now sits second with 250.00 points on the European Team Ranking, just 9.30 points shy of early leader Joe Dean, who became the first man to top the Ranking following his maiden victory at the Husqvarna British Masters hosted by Sir Nick Faldo.

How the race stands after three weeks 🇪🇺 pic.twitter.com/EVnpSWUBRm

Heading to Adare Manor with a group after his victory, Lowry stated just how much making his fourth appearance for Team Europe in 12 months’ time is central to his motivation.

“I'd love to be a part of a winning team at Adare, and I think a lot of my work and my -- a lot of the reason why I get up in the morning over the next 12 months will be to be part of a winning team there. This has been a good start this week. Obviously I got some good points this week.

“...A performance like that, got a lot of good golf in me and still got a lot to give. Look, it goes without saying, the next 12 months, the Masters, the PGA, the U.S. Open, The Open, and then the Ryder Cup, and that's what the season is going to kind of revolve around.”

As it stands, Lowry is followed in the European Team Ranking by Dane Jacob Skov Olesen in third with 141.00 points after adding a tied seventh in Ireland to a runner‑up finish at The Belfry.