Shane Lowry will be welcomed home to his native Clara, Co. Offaly this evening following his success at the Open.
The 32-year-old became only the fifth Irish player in the championship's 148-year history to lift the claret jug.
Shane will return home to Clara GAA club with the prize at 6pm.
Champion Golfer of the year @ShaneLowryGolf will arrive home to @Clara_gaa_club tomorrow evening Tuesday 23rd at 6pm. Come out and show your support for this young man. #OpenChampionship2019 @MidlandsSport @referee34 @ConorSketches @colmcooper13 @RTEsport @poggypig @ballsdotie pic.twitter.com/pyQe93RT3T
— Clara Gaa Club (@Clara_gaa_club) July 22, 2019
Lowry claimed victory by six shots at Royal Portrush yesterday.
He'd missed the cut at the event for the past four years.
The party in Clara continues tomorrow at 6pm.
George Robbins song to celebrate Shane Lowry, as mentioned by @referee34 on @MidlandsSport and @offtheball earlier pic.twitter.com/HMIyEgyEVG
— Will O'Callaghan (@willocallaghan) July 21, 2019
