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Lowry Defended by Fellow Pro After Controversy Over Marshal Comments

Guavy AI Editorial Team Published September 16, 2026

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Shane Lowry's recent Amgen Irish Open victory has been marred by controversy over his comments about marshals on the course. The European Ryder Cup star was criticized for saying that a group of marshals 'deserved to get hit' after one of them nearly came into contact with an errant drive.

Lowry, 39, stormed to victory last week at the Amgen Irish Open in front of a jubilant crowd and under the watchful gaze of US president Donald Trump. His win marked his first trip to the winner's circle since the 2022 BMW PGA Championship and his second national open title, 17 years after he won as an amateur.

Five-time European Tour winner David Howell has defended Lowry, saying that the wrong words came out of his mouth in that moment. 'We all say things we regret, and you wouldn't want someone to hear them,' said Howell. 'He's a lovely guy, popular on tour for all the right reasons.'

Lowry Defended by Fellow Pro After Controversy Over Marshal Comments

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