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Shane Lowry cites confidence issues after PGA Tour playoff exit

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 3:48 PM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Shane Lowry cites confidence issues after PGA Tour playoff exit

Summary

After finishing tied for 52nd at the St Jude Championship, Shane Lowry was eliminated from the FedExCup Playoffs before the second event. Lowry expressed disappointment over a difficult PGA Tour season, attributing it to two late-round collapses earlier in the year that impacted his confidence. He plans to regroup and has upcoming events on the DP World Tour, including the Irish Open next month, as he begins his Ryder Cup qualification campaign.

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By the Numbers

•Shane Lowry finished tied for 52nd at the St Jude Championship.
•Lowry was eliminated from FedExCup Playoffs at the first event.
•He cites early-season collapses as a significant factor in his struggles.
•Lowry plans to prepare for the DP World Tour events ahead.
•He will compete in the Irish Open and BMW PGA Championship next month.

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3:48 PMYahoo Sports — Shane Lowry reveals key reason for his ‘disappointing’ PGA Tour season after FedExCup Playoff exit

What they're saying

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Shane Lowry has reflected on his 2026 PGA Tour season after his exit from the FedExCup Playoffs after the first event. Lowry finished tied for 52nd at last week’s St Jude Championship, which was not enough to reach the BMW Championship.
— Yahoo Sports

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