Shane Lowry is having a pretty fun time with the Claret Jug — so much so, he’s withdrawn from two tournaments.
But we’re not judging.
On Thursday, less than two weeks after winning his first major championship at Royal Portrush, Lowry was expected to make his return to competition at the Wyndham Championship at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, N.C., but the Irishman withdrew Friday, Golf Digest reported.
Lowry, who would have been the highest ranked player in the field at No. 17 on the Official World Golf Ranking, leaves Paul Casey (18), Jordan Spieth (37), Webb Simpson (20), Patrick Reed (23) and last year’s champion Brandt Snedeker (47) as some of the top ranked players in the field.
Lowry also withdrew from the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational last week after a few days of well-deserved celebration.
Speaking of Lowry’s legendary celebrations, here are a few of the best stops on his victory tour with the Claret Jug.
Clara Homecoming Celebration
One of his first stops was back home. Lowry returned to his hometown of Clara on Tuesday and was welcomed by what appears to be thousands of fans and residents.
Here’s the video of the entire presentation honoring Lowry.
Pub sing-along
One of the most memorable stops on Lowry’s celebration tour was when he sang along to the Irish folk song “Fields of Athenry” at a pub. The video of Lowry leading the song with the Claret Jug surfaced online Monday, one day after his win.
Dublin’s Temple Street Hospital
Lowry’s celebration took a different turn from the pub sing-along Friday when he visited Dublin’s Temple Street Hospital with the Claret Jug and met employees as well as patients.
Croke Park, Ireland
On Saturday, Lowry received a standing ovation from the crowd at Croke Park in Dublin ahead of a semifinal match between Limerick and Kilkenny.
