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Shane Lowry Wins The Bridgestone Invitational

Monday, 10 August 2015 06:47

Great scenes in Ohio

Shane Lowry has won his first ever PGA event.

The Offaly native carded a bogey free final round of 66 to finish on 11 under at the Bridgestone invitational in Ohio last night, finishing two shots clear of Bubba Watson.

Graeme Mc Dowell ended tied for 17th on 1 under while Padraig Harrinton was 14 over.

The win sees the 28 year old pick up a cheque for a cool $1.57m, and sees him qualify for the Masters and next week's Players Championship.

The win sees Lowry break into the top 20 of the world rankings, up to 19th from 48th.

Click play on the video below to see Lowry birdie his last hole, and a brief interview with him afterwards.

And what about this for a shot on 10 to set up a birdie

 

Wow! Can't put into words how I'm feeling now. Thanks to everyone for their support. #winnerwinner

Posted by Shane Lowry on Sunday, August 9, 2015

And a great moment at Lowry's home club of Esker Hills as he sinks the birdie on 18

 

 

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