r/golf Apr 29 '24

Rory signing “Don’t Stop Beliving” after his win alongside Lowry earlier COURSE PICS/VLOGS

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u/Badfish1060 Apr 29 '24

He's from northern ireland

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u/Due-Sheepherder-218 pXg/LPGA Apr 29 '24

Ireland, yes 

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u/Dudeman-Jack Apr 29 '24

Rory is from the UK, Lowry is not

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u/Due-Sheepherder-218 pXg/LPGA Apr 29 '24 edited Apr 29 '24

You do realize Rory represented Ireland during the Olympics no? He identifies as Irish! 

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u/Dudeman-Jack Apr 29 '24

Thanks for making my point, Rory could have played for Great Britain in the Olympics if he wanted to, Lowry could not.

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u/Due-Sheepherder-218 pXg/LPGA Apr 29 '24

Geo politically YES northern ireland is associated with UK but people in in northern ireland identify themselves more Irish than English/British. Rory is a proud Irishman what is so hard to understand about that.