Shane Lowry fights back tears after stunning Irish Open victory with emotional family tribute

An emotional Shane Lowry struggled to hold back the tears after completing a record 11-shot victory at the Amgen Irish Open, admitting his wife and children back home in Florida had helped him through one of the toughest periods of his career.

Lowry produced a sensational performance at Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg to claim his seventh DP World Tour title, ending a four-year wait for an individual victory in the most emphatic fashion imaginable.

But it was his emotional words afterwards that provided the most touching moment of his homecoming.

“My mum is standing just there, it's been unreal. My wife and my kids are back in Florida,” an emotional Lowry told Sky Sports Golf on the 18th green. 

“When things are not going well at this level, it's hard at home as well, but my wife's been a huge support and my kids. I love them so much, I'm so happy to win this for them.”

Watch Lowry's emotional reaction here:

The victory came at a crucial time for the 39-year-old Irishman, who had slipped outside the world's top 50 after missing out on the second leg of the FedEx Cup Playoffs last month.

With qualification now underway for Luke Donald's 2027 Ryder Cup team at Adare Manor, Lowry responded to his PGA Tour disappointment in spectacular style.

He seized control with a course-record 62 on Friday before taking a four-shot lead into Sunday's final round.

There was no sign of nerves as he extended his advantage with birdies at the 1st, 5th, 7th and 8th holes, reaching the turn seven shots clear.

Further gains on the back nine were followed by a brilliant 29-foot birdie putt at the 18th, giving Lowry a closing 63 and a tournament total of 23-under par.

His 11-shot winning margin beat the previous Irish Open record of 10, set by Bernhard Langer in 1987.

For Lowry, the performance represented a remarkable response to a difficult spell and a major boost to his Ryder Cup ambitions.

It was also another unforgettable home victory for a player who won the Irish Open as an amateur in 2009 before claiming The Open at Royal Portrush in 2019.

Lowry admitted the mental battle had been significant after several missed opportunities earlier this season.

“I went out this morning and I went out to win this tournament. That's what I did,” he said.

Lowry had also watched Katie Taylor receive an extraordinary reception at Croke Park the previous weekend and admitted he felt a touch of envy seeing her celebrate in front of her home fans.

Now Lowry has experienced that feeling for himself.

He also earned almost €879,000 in prize money and a $30,000 bonus for his course-record 62.

Lowry was presented with the Irish Open trophy by U.S. President Donald Trump, who hosted the tournament on his golf course, Trump Doonbeg. 

But the prize that mattered most was the one waiting for his family.

Lowry revealed his daughter had repeatedly asked him when he was going to bring a trophy home.

Now he finally has one.

“I can't wait to bring a trophy home,” he said.

“My daughter always asks me, ‘When are you going to bring a trophy home?’

“So yes, I'm going to bring one home.”