Shane Lowry is no complete stranger to bad weather condition and significant champions.
He won his Open Championship title in the rain and wind. Could he do it once again today at Augusta National?
The Irishman is making his ninth Masters begin today as he has actually ended up inside the Top 25 the previous 4 years. His finest surface can be found in 2022 when he tape-recorded a T3.
Thursday’s weather condition is not perfect. The rain postponed play, pressing back tee times to 10:30 a.m. ET. The wind will likewise be ruthless for the gamers, with 15-25 miles per hour winds and even greater gusts at 30-40 miles per hour.
“I have a later tee time, so it’s most likely respectable,” Lowry stated on Wednesday. “… I’m sure everyone will be prepared for the course. If the wind resembles that, you may strike great shots and not get rewarded. You need to take it on the chin and carry on.”
That’s Lowry. He rolls with the punches and takes what he receives from Augusta National. He likewise understands there is a method to have fun with when it concerns wind gusts upwards of 40 miles per hour.
“As concerns the wind, you need to select your wind, your shot and struck it,” he stated. “It’s type of in the lap of the gods then. You require to be in control of it, and when you leave position, you require to make certain your worst rating is a bogey.”
Preventing huge numbers will likely be crucial for gamers Thursday to stay in contention.
The wind might be a larger offer than the rain for these gamers on Thursday.
“When the wind is swirling here, it’s really hard,” he stated. It seems like it’s going to be a difficult Masters, and scoring is going to be rather challenging. I do not mind that. I’m prepared for the difficulty.”
Lowry is playing together with Valero Texas Open winner Akshay Bhatia and J.T. Poston. They tee off at 2:54 p.m.ET on Thursday.
Savannah Leigh Richardson is a golf personnel author for SB Nation’s Playing Through. For more golf protection, make sure to follow us @_PlayingThrough on all significant social platforms. You can likewise follow her on Twitter @SportsGirlSL and Instagram @savannah_leigh_sports.