Portrush, Northern Ireland (CNN) It was his to lose, but Ireland's Shane Lowry had no intention of letting the Claret Jug slip from his grasp as he romped to victory in the Open at Royal Portrush for his first major title. Shane Lowry celebrates after holing the winning putt at Royal Portrush. Fleetwood was also chasing his first major title after a runner-up spot in the 2018 US Open, but he just couldn't get close enough to rattle Lowry. Shane Lowry plays his second shot into 18 en route to winning the Open. Shane Lowry cradles the Claret Jug for winning the Open.

Source: CNN July 21, 2019 17:14 UTC