
A look at some of the top photos from Shane Lowry’s historic final day at Royal Portrush Golf Club where he scored his maiden major title at the 148th Open Championship.
It was the second PGA Tour victory – and fifth of his European Tour career – for the 32-year old Irishman, as he held off the world’s best golfers and put his name into the history books as the Champion Golfer of the Year.
Photos: Lowry Wins Open Championship
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Shane Lowry plays a shot on the 12th hole during the final round of the 148th Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 21, 2019 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images

Shane Lowry celebrates a birdie on the 15th hole during the final round of the 148th Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 21, 2019 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images

Shane Lowry and caddie Bo Martin acknowledge the crowd as they approach the 18th green during the final round of the 148th Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 21, 2019 in Northern Ireland. Photo by Ross Kinnaird/R&A/R&A via Getty Images

Supporters at Shane Lowry's home golf club, Esker Hills Golf Club, Tullamore, Co. Offaly, celebrate his victory in The Open Championship 2019 at Royal Portrush Golf Club. Photo by Lorraine O'Sullivan/PA Images via Getty Images

Shane Lowry celebrates with his caddie Brian Martin on his way to completing his victory at the 148th Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 21, 2019 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images

Ireland's Shane Lowry celebrates winning The Open Championship 2019 at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 21, 2019 in Northern Ireland. Photo by David Davies/PA Images via Getty Images

Shane Lowry celebrates with his wife Wendy Honner and their daughter Iris after his victory at the 148th Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 21, 2019 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images

Shane Lowry celebrates winning the Open championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 21, 2019 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. Photo by Charles McQuillan/R&A/R&A via Getty Images

Shane Lowry of Ireland celebrates with his parents, Bridget and Brendan, after winning The Open Championship at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland on July 21, 2019. Photo By Brendan Moran/Sportsfile via Getty Images

Shane Lowry kisses The Claret Jug after winning The Open Championship at Royal Portrush GC in Northern Ireland. Photo By Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile via Getty Images

Shane Lowry poses with the Claret Jug after winning The Open Championship at Royal Portrush in Portrush, Northern Ireland on July 21, 2019. Photo By Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile via Getty Images

Shane Lowry poses with the Claret Jug after winning the British Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland on July 21, 2019. Photo by Glyn KIRK/AFP/Getty Images

Open Champion Shane Lowry of Ireland celebrates with the Claret Jug, wife Wendy and daughter Iris on the 18th green at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 21, 2019 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images

Shane Lowry celebrates with the Claret Jug trophy after winning the 148th Open Championship on July 21, 2019 at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland. Photo by David Blunsden/Action Plus via Getty Images
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