Shane Lowry and teammate Rory McIlroy captured the Zurich Basic earlier this yr.
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When you’ve by no means performed in a pro-am earlier than, I extremely advocate doing so. Positive, it’s aggressive and everybody’s making an attempt to play their finest golf, but it surely may also be extra enjoyable than a standard spherical due to the entire workforce facet.
I documented 10 issues I discovered from my first-ever pro-am final summer time, which was an unreal expertise that examined my psychological sport as a lot as my bodily sport. And whereas I’m appreciative of the fellows I performed with (which featured 4 guys per workforce), with all due respect to my taking part in companions, I’d’ve a lot relatively had Shane Lowry as a teammate.
Taking part in in a pro-am? Professional says to give attention to these 2 issues
Lowry is likely one of the extra profitable professional gamers on this planet, and tends to search out himself hovering across the high of the leaderboard throughout most tournaments — as evidenced by his 5 T10 finishes this season. And as somebody who frequents pro-ams himself, Lowry is more than pleased to share some recommendation for amateurs taking part in in them.
So what pro-am suggestions does Lowry have? He just lately revealed some to our Dylan Dethier on GOLF’s Warming Up (and talked a few bunch of different subjects, too), which you’ll see within the video beneath. (Ed. Word: The tip begins on the 19:14 mark within the video beneath, or on YouTube right here).
2 pro-am suggestions from Shane Lowry
Dethier begins the dialog with Lowry by asking about his tendency to play in pro-ams, and wonders if he’s completely satisfied to lend some recommendation or if he’s extra of the quiet sort. Lowry gave a reasonably humorous reply.
“I wouldn’t be a great coach,” Lowry quips in response to Dethier’s query. “I’m not very technically-minded with the sport, however I can provide fast suggestions that may repair somebody.”
Lowry then shares considered one of his favourite issues to do on the golf course: Giving recommendation and seeing the recipient immediately play higher.
“My favourite factor to do is to offer somebody a fast tip, after which see them begin taking part in effectively for the remainder of their pro-am,” he provides. “Then they assume you’re an absolute hero.”
10 secrets and techniques Shane Lowry taught me in an hour on the driving vary
When requested about the most typical piece of recommendation he tells beginner gamers such as you or me, Lowry first asks the individual how a lot golf they play earlier than diving into sharing suggestions.
“I attempt to repair their setup,” he replies. “Once they inform me it’s their second spherical this yr, I’m like, ‘effectively I’d be sh*t too if I performed solely twice a yr.’”
Lowry then serves up a unusual reminder for all amateurs to recollect — particularly in terms of managing expectations on the golf course.
“I play golf with one of the best gamers on this planet on a regular basis, so that you’re not going to impress me right this moment, so don’t attempt to,” he quips. “I believe that’s a great piece of recommendation as a result of, they’re typically very nervous. When you put me on a soccer or soccer subject and acquired me to try this in entrance of a great deal of folks, I’d most likely have somewhat bit of tension.”
So whereas efficiency anxiousness is definitely a psychological barrier that many golfers typically battle, Lowry reminds gamers of all ranges to remain inside themselves and simply play their video games.
You’ll be able to watch the complete Warming Up episode with Shane Lowry beneath, and get different nice golf suggestions by following GOLF’s YouTube channel.
