Shane Lowry faces criticism for comments at Irish Open

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 8:51 PM

Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Shane Lowry faces criticism for comments at Irish Open

Summary

Shane Lowry holds a four-shot lead at the Irish Open entering the final round on Sunday. The 39-year-old Irishman recorded a third-round 65 at Trump International Golf Links to reach 16-under for the tournament. He sits four strokes ahead of Jacob Skov Olesen, who currently trails at 12-under. During the third round, Lowry faced public backlash after his tee shot on the 18th hole moved toward volunteers in the rough. Following the incident, he remarked that the volunteers deserved to be hit by the ball, drawing significant criticism from spectators on social media. Many have called for an apology or disciplinary action regarding the comment.

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By the Numbers

•Shane Lowry leads the Irish Open at 16-under heading into the final round.
•Jacob Skov Olesen holds second place at 12-under.
•The event is held at Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg.
•Lowry drew criticism after stating volunteers near the 18th hole deserved to be hit by his drive.

Latest Updates

8:51 PMYahoo Sports — Shane Lowry comes under heavy criticism after Irish Open incident, ‘the fans deserve an apology’
8:03 PMYahoo Sports — Shane Lowry (65) takes four-shot lead into final round of Irish Open

What they're saying

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Shane Lowry holds a four shot lead heading into the final round of the Irish Open on Sunday. Lowry posted a fine round of 65 on Saturday at the Irish Open and is sitting at 16-under for the tournament, with Jacob Skov Olesen his nearest challenger on 12-under.
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