“I know some players absolutely dread an early morning start in the first round and, if you were to take a straw poll in the locker room, there's no doubt you'd find the preference among 90 per cent of the players would be for a late-early tee-time: meaning you play in the afternoon in the first round, and early the next day.”

Irish professional golfer

Shane Lowry is an Irish professional golfer who plays on the European Tour and the PGA Tour. He is best known for winning the 2019 Open Championship, his only major title so far. Lowry has built his career across two major tours and is recognized for that championship breakthrough. His public remarks often reflect the mindset and discipline of elite golf, especially around competition, pressure, and performance.