Shane Lowry admits it's 'almost embarrassing' to hit belated career ...
SHANE LOWRY will have plenty of work to do if he is to challenge at the Tour Championship, starting seven shots behind the leader before a ball has even been hit.
While a finish near the top of the leaderboard would be an excellent achievement, the Offaly man is happy to be even taking part in this tournament.
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Despite being a consistent performer at the highest level for over a decade, this is the first time that the 37-year old has qualified to play at the season-ending event.
Speaking ahead of today's opening round, Lowry admitted that it was almost 'embarrassing' that it had taken him so long to make the Tour Championship.
He said: "It’s nice to be here.
"It’s almost embarrassing that I haven’t been here. I’ve been a pro a long time.
"It’s always a goal at the start of the year to be at East Lake and thankfully this year I got to fulfil it.
"Everybody keeps saying how different it is, but it’s obviously just a new golf course for me, so I don’t really know anything different, which is great.
"It’s great to hear the lads moaning about it inside the locker room and I’m happy with what I see.
"It’s going to play quite difficult. If you miss fairways you’re going to struggle to make pars, and it’s going to be hard to get the ball close to the pins.
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"I think I’m on a level playing field with the guys that have played here… like Rory has played here something like 12 or 14 times.
"He’s obviously won here three times.
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"When you’re coming back and it’s the same venue they do have one up on you if it’s the same golf course, but it’s a completely different golf course.
"So I feel like I’m on a level playing field with those guys."
Lowry gets underway at 5:49pm IST alongside Adam Scott.
All the action is live from Thursday on Sky Sports Golf.
GOALS LIVE! WIN IRELAND V ENGLAND TICKETS
FOOTBALL legends Tony Cascarino, Stuart Pearce, Andy Reid and NeilO'Riordan will join The Irish Sun’s first live football preview event on Tuesday September 3 ahead of the Republic of Ireland v England match in The Aviva that weekend.
Goals Live 2024, in association with TonyBet and hosted by well-known sports commentator Dave McIntyre, promises to be an evening of entertainment, discussion, analysis and lively debate as thepanel delves into the upcoming big match between football rivals the Republic of Ireland and England.
The event, which is for over 18s only, will take place in The Camden, Dublin 2, from 6.15pm – 9pm.
The ticket includes a complimentary drink for attendees and each ticketholder will be entered into a draw for a chance to win a pair of match tickets to the big game in the Aviva on Saturday September 7.
Tickets are just €5 and available to purchase HERE.
