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Lowry: I haven't let go of Claret Jug

Open champion Shane Lowry expects his celebrations to continue for some time as he prepares for a euphoric homecoming following his maiden major triumph.

Shane Lowry was roared on to victory by the crowd at Royal Portrush
Golf 23/07/19 11:50am

'Lowry fitting champion on Portrush return'

Sky Sports News reporter Jamie Weir reviews a triumphant return of The Open to Northern Ireland and the effort involved in its staging at Royal Portrush.

Shane Lowry is the fifth Irishman to win The Open
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'Lowry triumph transcends golf in Ireland'

David Livingstone reflects on Shane Lowry’s triumph at The Open and the significance of his sporting success in Ireland.

Shane Lowry is cheered home on the 18th at Royal Portrush
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Golf 22/07/19 2:53pm

Open controversies at Royal Portrush

The 148th Open at Royal Portrush has been hailed as a great success, but the tournament was not without its controversial moments.

Golf 22/07/19 1:00pm

The 148th Open in numbers

We take a look at some of the key numbers and statistics from The 148th Open at Royal Portrush.

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Rory McIlroy gives Tim Barter a hug after their interview
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Barter: Emotional interviews a surprise

Tim Barter reflects on some emotional interviews before and during The Open, with Rory McIlroy, Andrew 'Beef' Johnston and Tom Lehman all surprising him.

Henrik Stenson had eight bogeys in total during his final round at The Open
Golf 22/07/19 10:20am

Stenson snaps club after shank

Henrik Stenson did not enjoy the best of finishes to The Open and he showed his frustration by snapping a club on the 17th hole at Royal Portrush.

Lee Westwood finished fourth at The Open
Golf 22/07/19 10:00am

Westwood's major near-misses

Lee Westwood endured another near-miss in his 82nd major at The Open, and here we take a look back at some of his near-misses.

Shane Lowry with the Claret Jug at his press conference after winning The Open
Golf 22/07/19 9:30am

Players salute Lowry on Twitter

Shane Lowry's victory in The 148th Open at Royal Portrush on Sunday has attracted plenty of reaction on social media.

Shane Lowry celebrates his Open victory at Royal Portrush
Golf 22/07/19 9:18am

'What a performance by Lowry'

Gary Player has labelled Shane Lowry's win in The 148th Open as one of the greatest victories he has ever seen.

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Lowry's rise to major champion

All you need to know about Shane Lowry after the Irish golfer won the Open Championship at Royal Portrush.

Lowry played alongside Fleetwood - who finished second - on the final day
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'More to achieve from Lowry'

Paul McGinley hails Shane Lowry breakthrough major win at The Open and looks what victory at Royal Portrush means for his career.

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