Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy opened up about just how close their friendship is, with the Offaly man saying he is 'protective' of the world's number two. Both were playing Ireland underage before they turned professional,
RORY MCILROY has hailed Ryder Cup pal Shane Lowry as his role model. The Northern Irish ace made the admission about the Offaly native on season three of the Netflix Full Swing docu-series.
Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy have been close friends for over two decades and the Offaly man has admitted he is "protective" of the four-time major winner