It has been a special week in Irish sport, a special generation in Irish golf and there is more to come. The confirmation that Ireland and Adare Manor will host the 2026 Ryder Cup promises seven years of anticipation and the prospect of Shane Lowry, at the age of 39, being a key player in the European team.
There will be many ups and downs along the way but the humility and joy with which he celebrated his win last week at the 148th Open Championship suggest that he will remain one of our best-loved sportsmen come what may.
The videos that circulated of signing The Fields in the Boars Head, of his Granny and her brandy and more were great craic and will have sealed his place as a fans favourite.
Today we can share a brilliant piece of content capturing his story, in his own words and those of his brother Alan, brought together by his sponsor Bank of Ireland.
We all sometimes forget to pause and celebrate the key moments in life but this is one such moment of looking back that will stand the test of time.
