As we head into links golf season, Smylie Kaufman catches up with 2019 Open champion Shane Lowry, fresh off a golf trip spanning England and Ireland. The two cover Shane's 16-year run with Srixon, the tech behind his elite iron play, and his amazing run of holes-in-one (including this year's Masters ace).

Plus: the buzz around Portmarnock possibly joining the Open Championship rota, Shane reliving the putt that helped Europe seal the 2025 Ryder Cup, and whether Luke Donald will captain the European side beyond 2027.

Charlie then joins to help build the "ultimate 9 holes" of Open Championship golf and some fun rapid-fire questions — everything from a hot-mic moment at St. Andrews to where to find the best pint of Guinness.

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0:00 Intro & Shane's round in Ireland
1:45 Irish Open venue debates: Portmarnock & Royal County Down
3:51 Playing with Rory & Luke Donald
5:13 Smylie's own Ireland golf trip flashback
7:44 Shane's 16-year journey with Srixon
10:24 How equipment & tech have evolved since 2009
12:06 Testing the new Srixon RKT driver
16:14 Driving accuracy, tee height & the mini driver debate
20:50 Shane's ELITE iron play
24:18 The absurd list of hole-in-ones
26:15 Feel over mechanics: Shane's short-game philosophy
30:33 Reliving the Ryder Cup-clinching putt
34:18 Will Luke Donald captain again after 2027 at Adare Manor?
35:09 Why Europe keeps winning the Ryder Cup
38:46 Building the ultimate 9-holes of Open Championship golf
45:51 Hot mic moment at St. Andrews
47:32 More Q&A

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