Shane Lowry's brother, his home club and a host of Irish sporting stars were among those paying tribute to the golfer on Twitter after his stunning WGC-Bridgestone Invitational win.
Lowry made a succession of superb shots down the back nine, making birdies and saving par at key moments, to win by two shots from Bubba Watson with a final round of 66.
Irish fans on Twitter were absorbed by the Offaly man's exploits with his brother Alan and club Esker Hills among those leading the tributes when he holed out for birdie on the 18th.
OH MY GOODNESS
— Alan Lowry (@AlanLowry59) August 9, 2015
The party continues @EskerHills we are so proud of @ShaneLowryGolf #WGCBridgestone Well done Shane!!
— Esker Hills G.C. (@EskerHills) August 9, 2015
The golfer himself tweeted several hours after his win with a thankyou message for supporters.
Wow! Can't put into words how I'm feeling now. Thanks to everyone for their support. #winnerwinner
— Shane Lowry (@ShaneLowryGolf) August 9, 2015
Fellow golf professional Darren Clarke also hailed the 28-year-old's achievements.
Well done to Shane Lowry! Fantastic performance on a brilliant golf course!! #irishwinner #gettingbetter
— Darren Clarke (@DarrenClarke60) August 9, 2015
Kilkenny hurling great Henry Shefflin hailed Lowry's 'class' and 'heart', as did football star Colm Cooper.
What a finish @ShaneLowryGolf . 👏👏👏 #Class #Heart
— Henry Shefflin (@ShefflinHenry) August 9, 2015
Incredible performance from @ShaneLowryGolf on such a difficult course.you got to love this guy #aggressive #confident #class #heart
— colm cooper (@colmcooper13) August 9, 2015
Jason Sherlock referenced Lowry's GAA heritage. His father Brendan and uncles Seán and Mick were on the last Offaly team to win the All-Ireland football final in 1982.
The biggest save from an Offaly man since Martin Furlong! C'mon @ShaneLowryGolf 🍀⛳️
— Jason Sherlock (@boomjayo) August 9, 2015
Irish rugby star Sean O'Brien and Dublin footballer Bernard Brogan also hailed the win.
Straight to coppers with the cheque @ShaneLowryGolf delighted for u! Incredible stuff!
— Sean O' Brien (@SeanOBrien1987) August 9, 2015
RTÉ golf commentator Greg Allen referenced the swashbuckling play that saw Lowry make a series of brilliant saves down the back nine.
@ShaneLowryGolf incredible to watch you swashbuckle like Seve and win with the game that comes so naturally to you. Congrats + see you Tues.
— Greg Allen (@gregallenRTE) August 9, 2015
Well done @ShaneLowryGolf ... What a round of golf. Absolutely magic. Enjoy the Guinness.
— Didi Hamann (@DietmarHamann) August 9, 2015
