During the build-up to the Ryder Cup, there was much controversy and discussion about Luke Donald’s selection of Shane Lowry for the European team.
A major champion, Lowry has not been at his best in a sometimes difficult 2023 and he has had to rely on captain’s selection after not qualifying automatically through the list. point.
Donald has been criticized for picking Lowry in certain corners, with Italian Adrian Meronk being particularly unlucky to miss out on selection for his home Ryder Cup.
Donald stood firm and stood up for his man, and Lowry was upbeat about leading the competition, both determined that Lowry had earned his spot on the 12-man team on merit.
Based on how the weekend played out, it’s safe to say that both were vindicated. Lowry took a point and a half from three games and was the most passionate man on the field as Europe once again won at home.
As Europe rejoiced at their victory, Lowry was at the heart of the celebrations and he was a fan favorite throughout the weekend.
While it clearly shows Lowry’s immense energy and enthusiasm for the Ryder Cup, a new clip shared by Ryder Cup Europe shows a calmer moment, summing up Luke Donald’s belief in show him what it means to the man from Offaly.
Touching clip captures Shane Lowry and Luke Donald kissing at the Ryder Cup
As the frantic European victory unfolded at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club, the Ryder Cup Europe media team captured the quiet and emotional exchange between Shane Lowry and Luke Donald.
Lowry hugged the European captain, saying:
Well done. I fucking love you.
Thank you so much for trusting me. That’s my dream, honestly.
Given all the talk in the buildup to the Ryder Cup, the faith shown in Shane Lowry by captain Luke Donald will have been a huge boost, and it showed in how strongly Lowry performed across the weekend in Rome.
It’s clear from the above clip just how important the support from Donald was, and the Englishman was appreciative of Lowry’s brilliant efforts throughout the weekend.
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