Shane Lowry has brilliantly placed himself in position for the biggest win of his career less than a week after his younger brother, Alan captured one of the more presitgous Irish amateur events.

Lowry’s 22-year old brother joined the likes of Paul McGinley (1991), Padraig Harrington (1994), Gary Murphy (1995), Peter Lawrie (1996), Colm Moriarty (2001 & 2003),Rory McIlroy (2006) and Shane Lowry in 2008.

Alan.who is six years younger than Shane, won the event by two strokes as Lowry was winging his way to the States for this week’s WGC – Bridgestone Invitational where there is a first prize of a whopping $US  1.15m.

Younger brother Alan Lowry follows in Shane’s footsteps capturing the 2015 Mullingar Scratch Cup.

“I was so happy Alan for him and genuinely happy for him,” said Lowry.

“Alan grown-up with me as an older brother and that could be tough but he says it hasn’t been.  But he just loves being my brother and loves just going away to play tournaments.

“He also is always trying to learn from me and that is a great compliment for any brother.

“Winning the Mullingar is a great because it is a prestigious tournament and many of the greats of Irish golf have their name on the trophy, and everyone apart from G Mac has won it including myself back in 2008.”

A 21-year old Shane Lowry wins the 2008 Mullingar Scratch Cup.

Lowry indicated Alan is going back to university next year chasing his Masters degree.

However if Alan Lowry does continue his winning Mulligar form it was suggested to Shane would he tap McIlroy, as host of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open, would he tap the World No. 1 on the shoulder for an invitation into the European Tour event for his brother.

“I don’t know about that but then you never know because if he keeps playing well and winning I might have to have a word with Rory,” he said smiling widely.