Shane Lowry says what Rory McIlroy is really like in practice rounds which is completely different to him

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Season three of Full Swing is finally here as fans jump back behind the scenes of professional golf.

The first two series of the hit Netflix show proved popular among viewers, and 12 big-name players are definitely set to feature in series three.

Rory McIlroy was an important storyline during the first series of Full Swing, as the show documented what was a turbulent time for professional golf.

The climax of the Northern Irishman’s tale came at the 2022 Open Championship as soon-to-be LIV Golf star Cameron Smith prevented McIlroy from winning what would have been a memorable Open Championship at St Andrews.

Series three of Full Swing starts by revisiting McIlroy after the 2023 Ryder Cup and the build-up to his Zurich Classic victory alongside Shane Lowry.

Shane Lowry’s comments on Rory McIlroy before the 2024 Zurich Classic

After agreeing to compete in the Zurich whilst on a night out, Lowry and McIlroy’s close-knit friendship goes under the microscope.

And before heading to a practice session in Dublin, Lowry detailed some of the differences between himself and McIlroy when it comes to practice rounds.

“I never go this early [for a practice round],” Lowry said. “Rory always likes playing early, and he likes playing 18 holes in his practice, and I am kind of the opposite. Playing with someone like Rory [at the Zurich Classic], I’ll feel the pressure a little bit.

“I love playing golf in the UK and Ireland, to be honest. Golf is more accessible here, and Rory and I show that with our upbringings, I think that’s what you get over here.”

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Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy’s Zurich Classic win

It was a tournament to remember for Lowry and McIlroy after they beat Chad Ramey and Martin Trainer in a playoff to win the team-orientated event.

Trainer and Ramey started the final round seven strokes back but managed to hold the clubhouse lead after carding 63 in the final round.

McIlroy and Lowry’s final-hole birdie forced a playoff, and the pair won the first extra hole with an alternate shot par. Trainer missed a six-foot par putt to extend the playoff.

McIlroy and Lowry earned 400 FedEx Cup points each and $1,286,050.00 in prize money after winning the event.