An immensely popular winner, we take a look at how social media reacted to Lowry's Major win.
How Social Media Reacted To Shane Lowry’s Open Win
Irishman Shane Lowry completed a momentous win at Royal Portrush collecting his first Major win at the 2019 Open Championship. Holding a four-shot lead over Tommy Fleetwood on the final day, Lowry dealt with tough conditions brilliantly to shoot a round of one-over par whilst all his rivals chasing him down struggled.
The pressure was on Lowry and his Irish counterparts all week as this was the first time The Open had been played on the island for 68 years, but he proved fearless playing some sublime golf all week, including a 63 on the Saturday.
An immensely popular winner we have scoured the depths of social media to see how it reacted to the win and we start with Irish President Michael D Higgins who congratulated Lowry;
"This victory was not only a great personal achievement but an historic win."
President Michael D. Higgins congratulates Shane Lowry on victory in the Open Championship: https://t.co/Mf79GhGACN #TheOpen @ShaneLowryGolf pic.twitter.com/sjv5uKEnyh
— President of Ireland (@PresidentIRL) July 21, 2019
From the world of golf Rory McIlroy put a picture on Instagram of a much younger Lowry and himself;
South African legendary golfer Gary Player tweeted;
Congratulations again @ShaneLowryGolf on your brilliant @TheOpen victory. You join a prestigious group of great Irish champions that includes Fred Daly, @padraig_h, @DarrenClarke60, @Graeme_McDowell & @McIlroyRory. You are indeed the Champion Golfer of the Year! All my best. GP pic.twitter.com/vpuJZPBIMT
— Gary Player (@garyplayer) July 22, 2019
Andrew ‘Beef’ Johnston, who was one of the last qualifiers to the event, tweeted;
Amazing @ShaneLowryGolf wat a way to win. I can’t wait to see ur bar bill
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— Andrew 'Beef' Johnston (@BeefGolf) July 21, 2019
Englishman Luke Donald quickly suggested filling the Jug with Guinness, a suggestion that in all likelihood was followed through with;
Fill that Claret Jug with Guinness immediately!!! Congrats @ShaneLowryGolf – what a win
#championgolferoftheyear
— Luke Donald (@LukeDonald) July 21, 2019
Tommy Fleetwood, who battled all day was gracious in defeat tweeted out;
The Open was a spectacle for sport. Proud to be a part of it. Many Congratulations to @ShaneLowryGolf , his family and his team on achieving a dream. Hopefully one day it can be me. Thank you everyone for your support always
#TheOpen @TheOpen pic.twitter.com/fix2ZvvluE
— Tommy Fleetwood (@TommyFleetwood1) July 22, 2019
Another Englishman Matt Wallace, who came tied 51st, was quick to congratulate Lowry but also his caddie Brian ‘Bo’ Martin.
The Open – The Best
Congratulations to the Champion golfer of the year @ShaneLowryGolf & Bo. Inspirational golf. Thankyou @royalportrush pic.twitter.com/xoAOkKa6E3— Matt Wallace (@mattsjwallace) July 22, 2019
American pro Colt Knost looked back a few years ago when they both missed the cut and went out in Scotland as a way of congratulating the 2019 Open champion
A few years ago @shanelowrygolf and I tore up the town in Scotland after missing the cut at The Open and now he’s The Open champion! Couldn’t be happier for him! https://t.co/fr2X3nhrtZ
— Colt Knost (@ColtKnost) July 21, 2019
Fellow Irishman and 2020 Ryder Cup captain simply used emojis in his tweet;
— Padraig Harrington (@padraig_h) July 21, 2019
Other Irish athletes and sports teams responded to the news like Conor McGregor, Leinster Rugby and Brian O’Driscoll;
Big congratulations to Irishman @ShaneLowryGolf on winning his first major at The Open today.
To win it, and to do so on Irish soil, the first time the event has been held here, has got to feel DAMN good!
Never underestimate an Irishman on home soil!
Congrats my man— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) July 21, 2019
He's done it! #TheOpen champion!
Congratulations on a brilliant win, @ShaneLowryGolf!
— Leinster Rugby (@leinsterrugby) July 21, 2019
Well that was a lovely afternoons entertainment!!!
Get in u beauty @ShaneLowryGolf pic.twitter.com/L66lCrdQSo— Brian O'Driscoll (@BrianODriscoll) July 21, 2019
From the world of tennis, legendary Australia Rod Laver acknowledged the incredible feeling of winning a Major;
Congratulations @ShaneLowryGolf on your @TheOpen Open victory at Portrush. You said you couldn’t wait to know what it feels like to wake up the next day having won a major. I can tell you, the feeling never dims, you will enjoy it forever. Rocket
pic.twitter.com/h6kjzApI2n
— Rod Laver (@rodlaver) July 21, 2019
Former footballer and television host Gary Lineker tweeted;
Congratulations to @ShaneLowryGolf on winning The Open Championship. A truly wondrous and seemingly nerveless performance in front of his home supporters. Incredible scenes. What a triumph. What a day for Ireland. Well played.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) July 21, 2019
Piers Morgan tweeted;
BOOM! Open Champion!
There won’t be any more popular winner of his first ever major than @ShaneLowryGolf. Such a great guy.
And how perfectly appropriate that he was dressed like a pint of Guinness to win it. Brilliant.pic.twitter.com/Cx2eLBzqU6
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) July 21, 2019
And finally we have included a Tweet from @John_K_Nugent as he put a celebration video of Lowry online as you can se below.
Now that’s how you celebrate winning the open. How was your head this morning @ShaneLowryGolf
pic.twitter.com/SSxJvwTZ2G
— John nugent (@John_K_Nugent) July 22, 2019
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