SHANE LOWRY smiled from ear-to-ear as he saw a mural dedicated to him for the first time in person.
The Clara golfer was immortalised with the piece of art in Portrush, the host of the 2025 Open Championship.
While aware of the mural, Friday was the first time that Lowry saw it in person.
He shared a video driving past the painting, giving a giddy “waheeeeeey” before stopping for a photo in front of it.
Fans reacted to the video on social media, with Richard commenting: “Portrush in the rain and your self hasn’t washed off that wall!!!”
A second follower added: “You need to sign that so it can be painted on”
Lee said: “They do love their murals.. but that one is particularly nice.”
Brendan said: “Savage Shane. Mo rest for the wicked. Great Mural. Hopefully Clara will get one next“
Sam said: “Whoever you are, and whatever you’ve achieved, it’s gotta be surreal seeing your face on the side of a house!”
Another said: “The Irish…. This is how we roll”
The Open Championship returns to the Northern Irish town for the first time since the Offaly PGA Tour star claimed his maiden major title in 2019.
Lowry’s fairy tale win on home soil will go down in the history books as one the greatest moments in the history of Irish sport.
The Clara star won the 2019 Open Championship with a final score of 269, 15-under par, securing a six-shot victory ahead of pal Tommy Fleetwood on the stunning Royal Portrush links.
The mural depicting the 38-year-old was unveiled last July, marking a year before the start of the 2025 edition.
Derry-based artist Peaball was responsible for the stunning mural of Lowry lifting the Claret Jug in front of the home crowd on 18.
His victory will be relived in a new Sky Sports documentary series leading up to The Open.
‘This is Open Country’ will feature some of the greatest players from the Emerald Isle, celebrating its legacy with the Claret Jug.
Ireland has long punched above its weight in golf in all majors but when it comes to The Open Championship, the record is nothing short of remarkable.
Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry, Pádraig Harrington and Darren Clarke have all lifted the Claret Jug in the last two decades.
Now, a new one-hour documentary titled This is Open Country will map out the island’s astonishing success at The Open.
The documentary is produced by award-winning Irish filmmakers for Golf Channel in association with the R&A and Tourism Ireland.
The film will feature rare interviews with McIlroy, Lowry, Harrington and Clarke, who will all appear together on camera.
Premiering July 10th on Sky Sports Golf, the documentary comes just ahead of the Open at Royal Portrush.
