SHANE LOWRY DEFENDED Rory McIlroy and insisted the world number one’s untimely ankle injury “is not the end of the world.”
McIlroy’s Open defence was thrown into doubt on Monday morning when it emerged that he ruptured an ankle ligament playing football with his friends.
The 26-year-old was due to play in the Scottish Open at Gullane this week before bidding for his second Claret Jug at St Andrews.
He has already started rehab but the extent of the injury will not be fully known for a few days.
Lowry said: “It’s not ideal for him because he’s wearing that boot and he’s going to have everyone in the media on his back now.
“Should he be playing football? I don’t know. He likes playing football, and he likes playing football with his mates. What’s wrong with that?
“I mean, he’s only 25 or 26. It’s a case of, ‘Let’s go out for a kickaround’; ‘Yeah, no problem’.
People think because you’re good at something you should just do that and focus on that, but that’s not what life is about.
“Obviously his career’s after suffering now because of it, but it’s not the end of the world. No one’s after dying.”
– Heatons Ireland, who formally announced Irish golf brand Kartel as their newest brand partnership, today, unveiled Shane Lowry as brand ambassador for Kartel.
Shane Lowry is a breath of fresh air when it comes to professional sport. Nothing scripted, always honest.
It would be great to see him win the Claret jug.
He has a good chance mick of lifting it! Might do a cheeky bet on him
Lowry is always worth a cheeky fiver e/w
Well said shane! Most of us go for a kickaround on the astro once a week, why shouldnt rory! Nike might give him a boot deal when they’re at it!
Had the pleasure to be in Shanes company for dinner once ..hes a true gent and always talks sense ..Unlucky Rory
Sure he could have done that if he slipped in the bath. He can’t wrap him self in cotton wool.
Lowry himself had a freak injury about 4 years ago. Rumour has it that he fell down the stairs in Coppers! Not sure if true or not. Obviously not quite on the same level but these guys can’t be wrapped in cotton wool. They need to have some semblance of normality in their lives.
Still though it’s crazy timing. The Open at St. Andrews in THE major that everyone wants.
Shane likes a night out. Met him once out in Dublin on a night out. Sound fella.
Accidents happen no matter what, he’s only trying to enjoy himself with his mates. Lowry is talking a lot of sense, as per usual.
I have spoke to same who said what was he thinking the week before the open? what’s your view?
I know the Open is a major, but he is nearly always a week away from some tournament. Why not have a kick around? Sure you can injure yourself walking down the stairs.
that was my view but others seem to think what was he at
Buffon or Toldo. Can’t remember which Italian keeper it was…. but he knocked a shaving gel can on his foot and broke a bone a month before a world cup. sh#t happens.
it was Canizarès the ex Valencia/Spanish Goalie,
Apparently he wasn’t even bring tackled when it happened. It’s just hard luck. He can’t be expected to beat balls all day.