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.

Lowry has formed a close bond with the current world number two and recently opened up on their celebrations following February's AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am - and the one thing he always does

Following a tough finish to Saturday's Masters third round, Shane Lowry made his feelings known about current media access and how it should change.