Renowned golfer Shane Lowry recently shared his thoughts on fellow Ryder Cup teammate Jon Rahm’s decision to join LIV Golf, expressing a lack of surprise amidst the current golfing landscape’s unpredictability.
“It had been rumored for a while so there’s no smoke without fire, is there? We weren’t too surprised in the end, but I’m not surprised by anything that happens at the minute,” Lowry stated, acknowledging the persistent speculations surrounding Rahm’s move.
Rahm’s transition to the Saudi-funded LIV Golf comes as a significant shift, considering his prior dismissal of such a move. The reported multi-million-pound deal has sent shockwaves across the PGA Tour, impacting its structure and competitiveness. Follow your favourite golfer with attractive betting odds from Nextbet.
Lowry, the 2019 Open champion, remains optimistic about the future of professional golf despite the ongoing rifts in the sport. He hopes for a resolution that brings unity back to the game.
“Hopeful’ is the word I’d use… I’d be very hopeful that at some stage in the near future, we will be back playing the same tournaments together, and I think that’s what the world of golf needs,” Lowry expressed, emphasizing the necessity for harmony within the golfing fraternity.
The recent developments have sparked discussions on the eligibility of LIV Golf players in prestigious tournaments like the Ryder Cup. Rory McIlroy, a vocal critic of LIV, has reconsidered his stance, suggesting a potential revision in eligibility rules for the Europe-based DP World Tour.
Lowry weighed in on this matter, saying, “The one thing I do know is that I want to be on a winning Ryder Cup team in Bethpage and if we do need Jon Rahm to do that, we probably should have him, but who knows what’s going to happen.”
While the Ryder Cup remains a significant goal for Lowry in 2025, he also eyes substantial achievements in the upcoming years. With ambitions to add to his major victories and secure an Olympic medal for Ireland in Paris 2024, Lowry is geared up for a focused and goal-oriented approach.
“I feel like I’m very motivated going forward. I’ve got a lot to achieve still and hopefully have a few more good years left in me,” Lowry expressed his enthusiasm for future endeavors, notably targeting the Masters in April as a pivotal moment in his calendar.
As he readies himself for these challenges, including a bid for an elusive green jacket at Augusta, Lowry remains steadfast in his determination and ambition to leave a lasting mark on the world of professional golf. Get the best golf predictions only on Nextbet Sports.
