“There’s pressure on him” – Shane Lowry gets candid about 21-yo Irish golfer trying for PGA Tour card at the DP World Tour Championship

Shane Lowry praises 21-yo Irish golfer (Images via Getty and Imagn)

Irish star Shane Lowry recently said he was impressed with fellow countryman Tom McKibbin after playing alongside him during the BMW PGA Championship. He added that the 21-year-old’s career was on a great trajectory.

Lowry is in Dubai this week for the DP World Tour Championship and carded a 1-under 71 in the opening round, placing him tied for 20th, four strokes back. McKibbin, who is playing here for the second time, also shot a 71 and was tied with Lowry and nine others.

During the post-round interview, Shane Lowry was asked to share a few words on McKibbin and the pressure of earning a PGA Tour card.