Shane Lowry storms off from Masters interview after getting tired of Rory McIlroy questions as he admits he’s getting ‘p***** off’ with media duties

• Shane Lowry had had a disappointing end to his third round at the Masters
• The world No 13 wasn’t was interviewed straight after back-to-back bogeys 

By SPENCER MORGAN

Shane Lowry was in no mood to answer questions about Rory McIlroy after a disappointing finish to his third round at the Masters.

Lowry was on course to finish at least two under par as he approached the 17th hole, a score which would have left him five shots off the lead.

However, the world No 13 bogeyed the hole before going on to do the same on the 18th.

As is standard procedure at the tournament, Lowry was required to do an interview immediately after the round. 

And he took issue with being asked about McIlroy, who holds a two-shot lead going into the final round. 

‘No,’ Lowry snapped. ‘I’m not going to stand here and talk about Rory for 10 minutes. I’m trying to win the tournament, as well. 

“I’m trying to win the tournament as well”

Shane Lowry wasn’t impressed when asked to access Rory McIlroy’s chances at The Masters. pic.twitter.com/V4zNhoVOvB

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Shane Lowry brought an abrupt end to his interview following his third round at the Masters 

Lowry bogeyed both the 17th and 18th holes to leave himself seven shots adrift of the lead

‘I know that’s what y’all want me to talk about, but I’ve just had a s— finish, I’ve got a chance to win the Masters tomorrow, and I’m going to go hit some balls.’

‘We talk about Collin Morikawa a few weeks ago. I think we need time. I think I need a half an hour now to sit there and gather my thoughts. 

‘I can’t be coming to talk to you guys straightaway. It shouldn’t be happening. I don’t agree with it. 

‘Tennis players have to talk to the media, but they have a half an hour or hour before they have to do it. I feel like we should have the same thing. 

‘That’s how I feel. I’m probably going to say something stupid. I probably already have said something stupid because I’m pissed off right now. I’m just going to leave, OK?’ 

Lowry proceeded to walk off and make his way to the practice range to work on his game. 

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Shane Lowry storms off from Masters interview after getting tired of Rory McIlroy questions as he admits he’s getting ‘p***** off’ with media duties

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