Shane Lowry was on the verge of making the Ryder Cup team, but fell short of a direct place on the team. Therefore, the only thing left for the Irishman was to hope to be among the captain's 6 picks, and it seemed that he would have a guaranteed place and that he would be trusted.
In the end, Luke Donald confirmed him as the first pick, aware of how much his qualities and experience can be the key to the success of the European team at the Ryder Cup.
Luke Donald points out that the passion that Shane Lowry possesses is really the foundation of this team. He is equally aware that his energy can be decisive in this competition.
The Irish golfer shared his emotions about Luke Donald's decision, looking back at some of the earlier editions where he really impressed.
He still remembers the victory in Rome with nostalgia, but it seems that an even bigger step would be a victory on the visiting course, Bethpage Black.
"Yeah, I remember the comedown afterwards from being there with the team and how much I enjoyed the whole experience, even though in 2021 we got beaten quite badly.
But all my focus then after that was kind of put into making that team in 2023, and try not only making the team, but trying to win the Ryder Cup back.
I had an amazing week in Rome, and we did a great job. Everyone, Luke and everyone involved, did a great job, and I was, you know, grateful to be a part of that team.
You know, I honestly feel like I get up every morning and one of my main goals is always working towards, you know, whatever Ryder Cup is next. So Bethpage is very close, around the corner, and I've put a lot of work into it this year. I feel like."- he said.
Different player profiles
Luke Donald is aware that he must have different player profiles in the team. Although, of course, the emphasis is on the quality of golfers, it is necessary to have experienced golfers, golfers with energy and golfers with charisma.
When you have players with such qualities, they easily raise the atmosphere in the team. Even when things aren't going perfectly, they're there to cheer up their teammates and reassure them that they have the potential to get back to winning ways.
