May 7, 2025
From a statistical perspective, Shane Lowry has cooled off since a disappointing finish at Augusta. He's lost strokes on approach over his last two starts, but has still managed to finish inside the top 20 on both occasions (one being the team event in New Orleans). The short game has come in clutch during that time, averaging +0.795 strokes gained around the green. It will be interesting to see how the players perform at the Philadelphia Cricket Club, which is speculated to play closer to the toughness of a major championship than a run-of-the-mill PGA Tour event. That scenario should play to Lowry's strength, so long as the putter doesn't go cold. Play him with confidence at $10,800 on FanDuel.
--Todd McGill - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
April 22, 2025
After a disappointing Masters finish, Shane Lowry rebounded in expected fashion last week at Harbour Town. A T18 isn't a bad week after the emotions of playing for a green jacket, although losing strokes on approach (-0.16 average strokes gained on approach) at such a ball-striker-centric course was a bit surprising. He'll now turn his focus to TPC Louisiana, where he and partner Rory McIlroy will look to defend their unique victory last season. Given the incredible start to the season for his partner and Lowry's more frequent involvement in big tournaments, this pair is the headlining favorites in a lighter Zurich Classic field than we've had in years past.
--Todd McGill - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
April 16, 2025
It was a hugely disappointing end to an otherwise successful week for Shane Lowry at Augusta National. He was in the mix all week before shooting 81 in the final round, losing -5.71 strokes from tee to green. It was Lowry's worst finish since January, but he certainly played much better than the finish reflects. The approach play has been the leading part of his game all season, and one bad round shouldn't be enough to sway public opinion. He'll be a hot commodity at a ball-striker-centric course like Harbour Town at $10,800 on FanDuel.
--Todd McGill - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
April 8, 2025
It has been a great start to the season for Shane Lowry as he makes his way to Augusta this week. He's racked up one top-5, two top-10s, and two top-20s in seven starts. He ranks sixth on the season in strokes gained on approach (+0.912), and 24th in strokes gained around the green (+0.295). Putting has been the lone worry, as he's only managed to gain strokes on the greens in two events. However, it isn't like that part of his game is completely taking him out of tournaments, but it's impacting his ability to close out tournaments down the stretch. It seems like a far stretch to be confident in Lowry's ability to slip on the green jacket this week, but his long-iron ability and superb bogey-avoidance skills should make him a valuable asset in DFS lineups.
--Todd McGill - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
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