Donald Trump watches Lowry take control
President Donald Trump attended the 2026 Amgen Irish Open at Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg, Ireland, where Shane Lowry produced a dominant performance before winning his second Irish Open title.
Lowry’s final victory came after he built a four-shot lead through 54 holes and closed the tournament with a 7-under 63 to finish at 23-under par, winning by a record 11 strokes.
Shane Lowry needs nine back nine putts
Lowry needed only nine putts across the closing nine holes on Saturday. That stretch helped him turn a briefly tied contest into a four-shot advantage entering Sunday’s final round.
Jacob Skov Olesen erased Lowry’s overnight advantage during the front nine before the Irishman responded. Lowry regained control through steady scoring and stronger putting across the closing holes Saturday afternoon.
Shane Lowry dominates with his putter
Lowry’s putting stood out throughout the week. His strongest stretch came Saturday, when he used one putt on every back-nine green while building a four-shot lead over Olesen.
Lowry’s run began with a 5-foot birdie on the 10th and continued with a 10-foot par save on the 11th. He used one putt on every green.
Shane Lowry protects his lead with pars
Lowry’s back nine streak included three birdies and six pars, all completed with one putt. Those saves helped protect his lead when approach shots left extra work on several greens.
Trump watched the action with Eric Trump and later spent time with five-time major champion Brooks Koepka near the finishing hole as competitors completed their Saturday rounds at Doonbeg.
Donald Trump brings added security
Trump’s presence brought added security around Doonbeg during a tournament featuring several major champions. Spectators gathered near the resort as officials managed the president’s movements during the ongoing golf competition.
Trump traveled by helicopter from Dublin to County Clare after political meetings. His arrival briefly paused tournament play as aircraft approached the property, and players waited before competition resumed Saturday.
Shane Lowry enters Saturday three ahead
Shane Lowry entered the weekend with a strong advantage after setting a course record with a 62 during Friday’s second round at the Amgen Irish Open.
His second-round performance included 9 birdies and moved him into the tournament lead. Lowry later extended that advantage with a third-round 65, taking a 4-shot lead into the final round before completing a record 11-shot victory.
Shane Lowry rebounds from windy opener
Lowry opened the tournament with a 67 during windy conditions on Thursday. That score left him three under par and two shots behind leader Joaquin Niemann after 18 completed holes.
Niemann began with 65 to lead the field, while Lowry started two strokes back. Lowry then improved sharply on Friday, scoring more to move into the tournament lead outright.
Shane Lowry builds four shot cushion
Shane Lowry entered the final round of the 2026 Amgen Irish Open with a four-shot lead after posting a 65 on Saturday to reach 16-under par.
Jacob Skov Olesen was closest behind at 12-under par, while Lowry’s strong third-round finish positioned him for a record-breaking victory. He later closed with a 7-under 63 to win by 11 shots at 23-under par.
Donald Trump’s arrival pauses play
Trump’s helicopter arrival caused a temporary pause during Saturday’s third round. Lowry was among the players who stopped while the presidential aircraft approached the venue and security movements crossed the tournament grounds.
The visit followed Trump’s meetings in Dublin before he traveled west to County Clare. His appearance brought a motorcade, expanded security, and additional activity around the Doonbeg tournament site Saturday.
Donald Trump hosts Irish Open at Doonbeg
Trump International Golf Links Ireland hosted the Irish Open for the first time in 2026. The Links course opened in 2002, and Trump purchased the Doonbeg property in early 2014.
The tournament was played as a par-70 layout along Ireland’s Atlantic coast. Hosting the Irish Open added Doonbeg to the rotating list of venues used for the national championship.
Fun fact: Shane Lowry won the 2009 Irish Open as an amateur, so the €500,000 first prize went to runner-up Robert Rock instead.
Shane Lowry chases second Irish Open
The 2026 Amgen Irish Open featured several major champions, including Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Brooks Koepka, and Patrick Reed.
Shane Lowry entered the tournament seeking his second Irish Open title after winning the event as an amateur in 2009. Seventeen years later, he completed that achievement with a record-breaking victory at Doonbeg.
Shane Lowry turns lead into record win
Lowry completed Sunday with a 7-under 63 and finished the tournament at 23 under. He won by 11 strokes over Patrick Reed and Joaquin Niemann, setting a tournament record.
The closing 63 contained no bogeys and expanded his four-shot overnight lead into a decisive victory. Reed and Niemann finished tied for second at 12 under for the week.
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Donald Trump presents Lowry the trophy
Trump presented Lowry with the trophy after Sunday’s final round at Doonbeg. The victory gave Lowry his second Irish Open title, 17 years after his amateur win there in 2009.
The result also ended Lowry’s four-year individual win drought on the DP World Tour and PGA Tour. Trump joined the presentation after spending the weekend watching play at Doonbeg.
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Shane Lowry’s putting run unfolded while President Donald Trump watched from Doonbeg, adding an unusual backdrop to a record Irish Open victory. Which part of the weekend stood out most to you? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
This slideshow was made with AI assistance and human editing.
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