Tears of joy at home golf club as Lowry wins The Open
(World News UK)

Unbridled joy took hold at Shane Lowry’s home golf club of Esker Hills as the Offaly man was crowned The Open championship at Portrush. There were tears, shouts and screams as the Clara native claimed his first major title. Shane Lowry’s grand-uncle Thomas Newman was among the supporters packed into the small club on the outskirts of Tullamore. Shane Lowry with the Claret Jug (Richard Sellers/PA) He said his heart was in his mouth as Lowry inched closer to the win. Despite a strong lead, Mr Newman said he was still afraid until the final moments. “He’s wonderful, he’s brilliant for this club,” he said. “It’s an absolutely huge...