Jack Nicklaus sends heartfelt message to Shane Lowry after he wins his second Irish Open title

Jack Nicklaus has reached out to Shane Lowry with a message of congratulations after his triumph at the Irish Open.

Taking place at Trump International Golf Links & Hotel, Doonbeg, Lowry emerged victorious by 11 shots, ahead of Joaquin Niemann and Patrick Reed in a tie for second.

It represents a second win at the tournament for the Irishman, who also clinched the title as an amateur in 2009 at County Louth.

Lowry has delighted golfing legend Nicklaus with his latest success, which also delighted the majority of those attending the event.

Jack Nicklaus congratulates Shane Lowry on his Irish Open win

Congratulating the European Ryder Cup ace on his Irish Open win, Nicklaus posted on his Instagram: “They say home-cooking can heal the soul, solve worries, and cure life’s problems. It must also do wonders for a slump!

“Shane Lowry, my friend, no one was happier than Barbara and I to see you back in the winner’s circle, and to do it on your home soil in the Irish Open and in such dominating fashion, was a fitting exclamation point!

“Course-record 62 Friday, a 63 on Sunday, 23-under total, and a stunning 11-shot victory, well Shane, that is the way to pick up your first win in 4 years. Shane, as you make the quick trip this week across the Irish Sea to Surrey, England and the Wentworth Club, we wish you well in the BMW PGA Championship!”

It was indeed a stunning performance from Lowry, who has since moved on to the BMW PGA Championship, which is now underway. He was among the early starters in round one at Wentworth, playing alongside his Ryder Cup teammates Tyrrell Hatton and Matt Fitzpatrick.

Lowry is now a seven-time DP World Tour champion, while he has just shot up 73 places in the Race to Dubai rankings to 17th. American Reed currently leads the way, with Rory McIlroy in second and Eugenio Chacarra in third.

Second in the European Ryder Cup standings, the Irishman has also climbed from 53rd to 41st in the Official World Golf Rankings, which Scottie Scheffler still tops.

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