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Shane Lowry Explains Skipping Rory McIlroy’s Celebration After Masters 80

Lowry says an 80 left him too dejected to celebrate, showing the split between triumph versus heartbreak among close friends.

Masters champion Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates with Shane Lowry of Ireland after winning back-to-back Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 12, 2026.
An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Shane Lowry, of Ireland, waits to putt on the 18th hole during the final round of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. , Image 2 shows Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, holds the trophy after winning the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga.
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Overview

  • Lowry told Golf Channel he texted McIlroy on Sunday night that he was happy for him but too dejected to come over and celebrate.
  • His final round unraveled with five bogeys and three double-bogeys, turning an outside chance at the green jacket into a fall from fourth to a tie for 30th.
  • He returned to competition at the RBC Heritage and opened with a one-under 70 at Harbour Town in his first round back.
  • Reports citing Golf Monthly estimate the drop down the Masters leaderboard cost Lowry roughly $900,000 in prize money.
  • McIlroy defended his Masters title for a second straight green jacket and chose to skip the Heritage to rest, with Lowry expecting to see him in Florida in a couple of weeks.