Shane Lowry Blames ESPN Reporter for Outburst After Missing PGA Cut at Quail Hollow

Shane Lowry missed the cut at the 2025 PGA Championship after a frustrating second round where a bad break on the 8th hole led to a furious outburst. His drive landed in another player's pitch mark, and after being denied relief by a rules official, Lowry shanked his next shot, resulting in a bogey and an expletive-laden reaction. Lowry expressed irritation not only at the ruling but also at an ESPN on-course reporter who he felt interfered by commenting on the ruling, which he believed was inappropriate and added to his frustration. He emphasized that the decision about the pitch mark should be left to the official and players, not media personnel. Despite birdieing the 12th, Lowry could not recover and finished with a level-par 71, missing the cut by one shot. He also conveyed general displeasure with Quail Hollow, a venue where he historically struggles, lamenting that he played well but the results did not reflect it.