Shane Lowry changes caddie after struggles at the US Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Shane Lowry announced a change in his caddie following a disappointing performance at the US Open last week, where he missed the cut. He parted ways with Darren Reynolds after three and a half years, citing difficulties tolerating the long rounds on the PGA Tour. Lowry is currently being caddied by Dermot Byrne at the Travelers Championship. The 2019 Open champion aims for improved results after a season marked by inconsistent performances. He currently sits in a tie for fifth as he heads into the final round in Connecticut.
- •Lowry missed the cut at the US Open last week.
- •He has switched from caddie Darren Reynolds to Dermot Byrne.
- •Lowry struggled with five-hour rounds during his recent tournaments.
- •He is tied for fifth entering the final round of the Travelers Championship.
- •Lowry has yet to finish in the top 20 this season.
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Shane Lowry explains the reason behind changing his caddie after the US Open, ‘quite unenjoyable at times’
"Shane Lowry has admitted that his struggles to tolerate the long rounds on the PGA Tour helped prompt his decision to change his caddie after his performance at the US Open last week. It was announced after Lowry had missed the cut at Shinnecock Hills that he had parted ways with Darren Reynolds after several years of working together.
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