Irish Open: This Year's Irish Open is One For the Books

The Irish Open, one of the most prestigious golf tournaments in the world, was held last week at the Royal County Down Golf Course in Northern Ireland. The tournament was won by Shane Lowry, who shot a final round of 63 to win by two strokes over Rory McIlroy.

This year's tournament was one of the most memorable in recent memory. The weather was perfect, the course was in great condition, and the field was stacked with the best golfers in the world. The tournament was also notable for the number of Irish players who competed, with nine Irishmen making the cut.

Lowry's victory was particularly special, as it was his first win in a major championship. The Irishman has been one of the most consistent players in the world for the past few years, and he finally got his major breakthrough at the Irish Open.

McIlroy, who is the world's top-ranked golfer, was disappointed not to win, but he was gracious in defeat. The Northern Irishman said that he was "proud" of Lowry and that he "deserved to win."

The Irish Open was a great success this year, and it is sure to be even better next year. The tournament is a major highlight on the Irish sporting calendar, and it is one of the most popular events on the European Tour.