eh????
SHANE LOWRY
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vig
Tour Winner
No! You can, but aren't compelled
theeaglehunter
Tour Winner
Automatically become a pro without any choice in the matter eh?...I don't think so somehow. It is entirely Lowry's choice when he turns professional, which as others have said will more than likely be post Walker cup.
Good luck to the guy. He held his nerve really well especially after missing a relatively short one on the 72nd to win it. I have to be honest I was half expecting him to drop his head then and lost in the playoff but he played the hole well every time.
I don't think Rock will come as close again but I think the money gets him into the top 50 on the tour which may have benefits in terms of tournaments he can now play in.
I don't think Rock will come as close again but I think the money gets him into the top 50 on the tour which may have benefits in terms of tournaments he can now play in.
Doesn't matter what the hell he does he aint getting a penny of the 500k.Wouldnt think he will turn pro till after Walker Cup.
KeefG
Journeyman Pro
If he decides to turn pro does he have to go through qualifying school for it or not?
theeaglehunter
Tour Winner
No, now he has won I believe upon turning pro he can gain tour membership from the exemption you get when you win. This is what happened with Danny Lee, I think.
vig
Tour Winner
I think he gets exemption but not 100% sure.
I asked the question above
I asked the question above
surefire
Challenge Tour Pro
He def gets the exemption.
Atticus_Finch
Journeyman Pro
He gets a 2 year exemption from when he turn pro I believe.
theeaglehunter
Tour Winner
I maybe wrong, in which case apologies, however my belief was that the two year exemption starts today and that the date when he turns pro does not influence the date his exemption will end. I think it automatically starts running which is what will encourage most players to turn pro almost immediately.
Even if this is the case though I can't see it being a problem for him, as the clear ability he has should leave him with no problem retaining his card and earning his subsequent place on tour in his own right. He is a superb talent, who on this weekends showing will not cause too much surprise if he follows Mcilroys ascension through the ranks. I for one hope he does have similar levels of success, the more GB & I players in the worlds elite the better IMO
pretty sure it is 2 years starting from the year after you win....so if you win the 1st event of the 2009 season you effectively have 3 full years so he will have exemption til the end of 2011 season.
vig
Tour Winner
Riley mentioned that Rock would, in effect have 2 1/2 yrs, so i'm assuming it will be the same for Lowry
Yerman
Journeyman Pro
Makes you proud to be Irish!! 
though the weather reminds me of 2 weeks I spent in Galway in August.
though the weather reminds me of 2 weeks I spent in Galway in August.
nicky
Hacker
3000-1 odds were available here on him before the competition... surely his wee mammy and daddy would have stuck a tenner on him just to show they believe in him before hand???
KeefG
Journeyman Pro
They'll be kicking themselves now if they didnt!!
mono217
Journeyman Pro
Well played young man well deserved and held his nerve in the playoff.
stevek1969
Money List Winner
Wonder if his handicap will get cut after that? 
reckon the css might be high .Do you think he went in for the sweep and 2s
reckon the css might be high .Do you think he went in for the sweep and 2s 
viscount17
Money List Winner
the kicker is that when an amateur wins an event the pro that finishes highest up the order gets the first place money.
clubchamp07
Journeyman Pro
I was there and it was fantastic. The 2 of them played well all week. it was a great finish to a great tournament
Well done young Shane
Well done young Shane
