Shane Lowry has added another strong result to his recent run of form, earning a €47,217 payday after finishing tied-13th at the Open de España in Madrid. The Offaly golfer recovered impressively over the weekend and now heads to India with confidence building ahead of the next stage of the DP World Tour season.
Shane Lowry produces a composed finish in Madrid
Lowry began the tournament steadily, recording rounds of 70 and 71 to reach the halfway point on one under par. His best golf arrived over the final two rounds, when he posted scores of 67 and 68.
The closing round was particularly encouraging. Lowry carded a bogey-free 68 to complete the event at eight under par, securing a share of 13th place. He finished five shots behind Scotland’s Grant Forrest, who claimed the title, but the result still represented another valuable contribution to Lowry’s season.
His performance was built on patience and control rather than a fast start. After making sure he remained in contention through the opening two days, the Clara man found greater rhythm across the weekend and moved decisively up the leaderboard.
A valuable result for Ireland’s leading golfers
The Madrid result continues what has been a productive period for Lowry. He won a second Irish Open title last month, a success that also strengthened his early position in the race for a place on next year’s Ryder Cup team.
With qualification now under way, every high finish matters. Strong results on the DP World Tour provide ranking points, prize money and momentum, all of which can become significant as the selection battle develops.
Lowry turns attention to the DP World India Championship
There will be little time for Lowry to enjoy his latest payday, as he is due to return to action in India later this week. The 39-year-old has fond memories of the event, having finished third in its 2026 edition.
Lowry previously praised the reception he received from supporters in India and said he was looking forward to returning. The tournament offers him an opportunity to build on his Madrid performance while continuing to gather valuable points during a busy stretch of the schedule.
- Latest result: tied-13th at the Open de España
- Final score: eight under par
- Weekend rounds: 67 and 68
- Final-round highlight: bogey-free 68
- Prize money: €47,217
- Next event: DP World India Championship
A memorable weekend away from the course
Lowry also made the most of his time in Madrid away from the golf course. He attended Real Madrid’s 1-0 victory over Villarreal at the Santiago Bernabéu on Saturday evening, adding a high-profile football experience to a successful tournament week.
For an Irish sports audience, the crossover was a familiar sight: one of Ireland’s best-known golfers taking in the atmosphere at one of Europe’s most famous football grounds before completing a strong performance of his own.
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What comes next for Shane Lowry?
Lowry’s immediate target is the DP World India Championship, where he will look to turn recent consistency into another prominent finish. With the Ryder Cup qualification race gathering pace, his form across the coming tournaments could have consequences well beyond a single week.
The takeaway: Shane Lowry’s tied-13th finish in Madrid delivered a €47,217 reward and another useful boost in his bid to remain among Europe’s leading contenders. The next test comes in India, where expectations will be higher after last year’s podium finish.
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