Shane Lowry posts emotional reaction after watching Rory McIlroy fail to win the US Open title

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Rory McIlroy’s failure to win the US Open last night was one of the most gut wrenching moments in recent history.

Chasing a first major in 10 years and with a two shot lead with four to play, McIlroy simply imploded as he missed two shockingly short putts to effectively hand Bryson DeChambeau the title.

McIlroy also fired his drive on 18 into the rough despite seeing Patrick Cantlay do the exact same, before putting his next two shots beyond the hole and the missing the now famous putt.

As we know, McIlroy also failed to stick around as he stormed away from Pinehurst without shaking the hand of DeChambeau.

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Indeed, McIlroy has since released a statement saying he’ll be taking a break from golf and also congratulating Bryson on his win.

How that decision goes down with the masses, remains to be seen.

But one man who has always got his back is good friend and fellow Ryder Cup winner, Shane Lowry.

Shane Lowry backs Rory McIlroy after seeing him lose the US Open

Taking to his social media account on X, Lowry – who won the Zurich with McIlroy earlier this year – called on everyone to ‘be kind’ towards his good friend.

“From the outside looking in… this game is easy. But in reality it’s the worst game of all,” Lowry commented.

“We are very fortunate to get what we do from this game but over the last 24 hours it’s hit me. We do it for not only ourselves but for our family, friends and fans.

“What Rory has gone through is as tough as it gets in our game but I would like to encourage people if anything please be kind.”

McIlroy is one of the most popular players in the world and among the European players, especially those from Ireland and Northern Ireland, is seen as a hero.

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As Lowry says here, he has been through the ringer over the last 24 hours and the key now for McIlroy is to take a backseat, reflect, and come firing back.

If anyone can do it in golf right now, then it’s Rory McIlroy.