Rory McIlroy's warning to Shane Lowry over new PGA Tour role
Former Open champion Shane Lowry has revealed he consulted World No.1 Rory McIlroy before accepting a new position on the PGA Tour.
Shane Lowry has revealed he consulted Rory McIlroy before accepting his new PGA Tour role.
Lowry, who has his name emblazoned on the Claret Jug, was one of five non-Americans named by the Tour that will take up seats on the Players Advisory Council [PAC].
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And he has revealed 33-year-old McIlroy, who is the PAC chairman, warned Lowry not to get involved if he was worried it would be too much of a distraction.
Speaking before the Abu Dhabi Championship on the DP World Tour, Lowry, 35, said:
Not everyone appears to be enthusiastic about the PAC.
Over the weekend former Ryder Cup skipper Paul Azinger turned heads with his comments about his 13-year stint on the committee.
Azinger described the role as "a colossal waste of time" during the Sony Open broadcast.
His comments appeared to be endorsed by former World No. 1 Lee Westwood, who wrote on social media: "Not often I agree with Zinger."
Westwood previously served on the PAC. Despite these comments, Lowry believes he can have a positive impact.
He continued:
Who is on the 2023 Players Advisory Council?
- Ryan Armour
- Sam Burns
- Corey Conners
- Rickie Fowler
- Brice Garnett
- Brian Harman
- Max Homa
- Mackenzie Hughes
- Shane Lowry
- Maverick McNealy
- Keith Mitchell
- Henrik Norlander
- Scottie Scheffler
- Adam Scott
- Kevin Streelman
- Will Zalatoris
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