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Shane Lowry reveals why he didnât spend Sunday night with Rory McIlroy after his Masters win
TL;DR
Shane Lowry did not spend Sunday night with Rory McIlroy after his Masters win, despite previously celebrating together. Lowry had famously gifted McIlroy a case of wine after his 2025 victory.
Key points
- Shane Lowry did not spend Sunday night with Rory McIlroy.
- Lowry previously gifted McIlroy a case of wine after his 2025 Masters win.
- McIlroy defended his title at The Masters this year.
- Lowry and McIlroy are best friends.
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Shane Lowry famously bought a case of wine for Rory McIlroy from the Augusta National clubhouse after his best friendâs history-making win at The Masters in 2025.
However, Lowry didnât spend Sunday night with McIlroy this year after the 36-year-old defended his title.
Last year, McIlroy opened up on the gift Lowry gave him after he completed the career Grand Slam.
âSo, funny story, when I won Shane Lowry went straight to the sommelier at Augusta National and he said I gotta get a couple of cases of wine off you, and theyâre like Mr Lowry, we donât allow people to take wine out of the club,â McIlroy said.
âAnd he goes, âno seriously, this is a one-off exception or whateverâ.
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âSo they let him buy one case of 1990 Château Lafite Rothschild. So thatâs what we had, that night to celebrate. So that was a very nice gift. He bought it, and he brought it over to my rental house that night, and we had a few glasses of that, which was very nice.â
McIlroy became only the fourth man in history to successfully defend his Masters title last week, while Lowry posted a final round of 80 to finish in a tie for 30th.
Now a six-time major winner, McIlroy was obviously over the moon with his Masters victory, while Lowry was left utterly dejected after his final round at Augusta National.
Q&A
Why didn't Shane Lowry spend Sunday night with Rory McIlroy after the Masters?
Shane Lowry chose not to spend Sunday night with Rory McIlroy following his Masters win, although the specific reasons were not detailed.
What did Shane Lowry gift Rory McIlroy after his Masters win in 2025?
Shane Lowry famously gifted Rory McIlroy a case of wine after McIlroy's historic win at The Masters in 2025.
How did Rory McIlroy celebrate his Masters title defense?
Rory McIlroy defended his Masters title but the article does not specify the details of his celebration.
What is the significance of Rory McIlroy's Masters win?
Rory McIlroy's win at The Masters is significant as it marks his successful defense of the title, showcasing his elite status in golf.
