Lowry: Didn't know I was good enough to win

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Portrush (Ireland): Shane Lowry said that he couldn't believe it was happening as he marched down the 18th fairway in front of thousands of fans at Royal Portrush with the British Open title all but secured on Sunday.

The Irishman gave the home crowds a dream finish to the first Open to be held in Northern Ireland since 1951, as he saw off England's Tommy Fleetwood by six shots to win his first major title.

"I knew I was home and hosed down 18. I let myself enjoy it and it was incredible walking down 18, they were singing and going mad. I could not believe it was happening to me," said Lowry, after being serenaded with chants of "there's only one Shane Lowry" and "walking in a Lowry wonderland".

"I suppose I didn't even know going out this morning if I was good enough to win a major. I knew I was able to put a few days together. I knew I was able to play the golf course. I just went out there and tried to give my best. And look, I'm here now, a major champion. I can't believe I'm saying it, to be honest."

Lowry, 32, is only the second player from the Republic of Ireland, after Padraig Harrington, to win the Open.

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