Shane Lowry Wins Amgen Irish Open by Record 11 Shots
By Staff Writer
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Key takeaways
- Shane Lowry won the 2026 Amgen Irish Open by 11 shots, the largest margin in tournament history.
- Lowry finished at 23 under; Patrick Reed and Joaquin Niemann tied for second at 12 under.
- It was Lowry's second Irish Open title, 17 years after his first as a 22-year-old amateur.
- Lowry's second-round 62 set a new course record at Trump International Golf Links, Doonbeg.
- Defending champion Rory McIlroy closed with a 67 to finish tied for 41st at 1 under.
Shane Lowry closed with a 7-under 63 on Sunday to win the Amgen Irish Open by 11 shots at Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg, Ireland, the largest victory margin in the tournament's history.
How did Lowry pull away from the field?
Lowry set the tone with a course-record 62 in the second round, then added a 65 to take a four-shot lead into the final day. He closed with eight birdies Sunday, including a 44-foot putt on the par-4 15th and a 29-footer on the par-4 18th, to reach 23 under for the week.
Patrick Reed and Joaquin Niemann tied for second at 12 under, with Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen alone in third at 11 under. Tom McKibbin, Gregorio De Leo and Jacob Skov Olesen tied for fifth at 10 under.
What did this win mean for Lowry?
The victory was Lowry's second Irish Open title. His first came 17 years earlier, when he won as a 22-year-old amateur.
"I don't do things by half measures," Lowry said.
Rory McIlroy, the defending champion, was paired in the mix for much of the week but finished 22 shots back of Lowry after a final-round 67 left him tied for 41st at 1 under.
| Pos | Player | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shane Lowry | 23 under |
| T2 | Patrick Reed | 12 under |
| T2 | Joaquin Niemann | 12 under |
| 4 | Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen | 11 under |
| T5 | Tom McKibbin | 10 under |
| T5 | Gregorio De Leo | 10 under |
| T5 | Jacob Skov Olesen | 10 under |
| T41 | Rory McIlroy | 1 under |
Frequently asked questions
Who won the 2026 Amgen Irish Open?
Shane Lowry won by 11 shots, finishing at 23 under par.
Where was the 2026 Irish Open played?
The tournament was held at Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg, on Ireland's southwest coast.
Has Shane Lowry won the Irish Open before?
Yes. This was his second Irish Open title; his first came 17 years earlier as a 22-year-old amateur.
How did Rory McIlroy finish?
McIlroy, the defending champion, shot a final-round 67 to finish tied for 41st at 1 under, 22 shots behind Lowry.
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