“I think, for him, it’s been everything,” said Lowry of McIlroy’s quest to win the Masters Tournament and with it, become the sixth player to achieve the career grand slam, joining Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.

Shane Lowry sent a heartfelt message to his friend, Rory McIlroy, following his triumphant victory at The Masters, one that gives a powerful reminder of friendship in golf and in life.

Shane Lowry was one of the first to congratulate Rory McIlroy after he won the Masters on Sunday — greeting him with a hug just as fast as the media greeted Lowry with questions about McIlroy a day prior.