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Shane Lowry Blows Lead, Nico Echavarria Claims Victory

3/3/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Shane Lowry collapsed from a three-shot lead with three holes to play at the 2026 Cognizant Classic.
He hit two tee shots into the water on the 16th and 17th holes, posting double bogeys and allowing Nico Echavarria to win.
Lowry said, "I had the tournament in my hands and I threw it away," lamenting not winning in front of his four-year-old daughter.

History

Historical Context

In 1913, Francis Ouimet, an amateur golfer, won the U.S. Open at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts, defeating renowned professionals Harry Vardon and Ted Ray in a playoff. This victory marked a turning point for golf in America, as it shifted the sport's popularity from British dominance to a burgeoning American interest, with attendance exceeding 10,000 spectators.

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Story summary

Shane Lowry collapsed from a three-shot lead with three holes to play at the 2026 Cognizant Classic.
He hit two tee shots into the water on the 16th and 17th holes, posting double bogeys and allowing Nico Echavarria to win.
Lowry said, "I had the tournament in my hands and I threw it away," lamenting not winning in front of his four-year-old daughter.

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