Shane Lowry has described his Amgen Irish Open victory as one of the biggest moments of his career after producing a remarkable 11-shot win at Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg.

The Offaly golfer delivered a commanding final round to claim the title on home soil, adding another memorable chapter to his career 17 years after he famously won the Irish Open as an amateur.

Lowry also became a two-time winner of the tournament, having previously lifted the trophy in 2009.

Speaking after his victory, Lowry admitted the occasion carried huge significance for him after a difficult year on the course.

He said he felt similar nerves to those he experienced before winning The Open Championship at Royal Portrush in 2019, but was determined not to let the opportunity slip.

Lowry had set himself the target of reaching 20-under-par, concerned that a strong challenge could still emerge from the chasing pack.

Instead, he took control of the tournament with four birdies across an eight-hole stretch, effectively putting the result beyond doubt.

The victory was particularly satisfying given some of the disappointments Lowry had experienced when holding strong positions in tournaments earlier this season.

The 39-year-old said the biggest challenge was as much mental as it was physical, with doubts capable of creeping in when carrying a sizeable lead.

Those doubts never surfaced in Doonbeg as Lowry continued to attack the course and eventually crossed the finishing line with an extraordinary winning margin.

The scenes on the 18th were reminiscent of his Open Championship triumph in Portrush, with a huge home crowd following Lowry and his caddie Dermot Byrne up the final fairway.

Lowry was also inspired by another Irish sporting moment last weekend, when he attended Katie Taylor’s farewell fight at Croke Park.

More than 80,000 supporters watched Taylor’s final bout and Lowry admitted he felt a touch of envy seeing her celebrate such a special moment in front of a home crowd.

A week later, he experienced something similar himself.

Family was also central to Lowry’s thoughts after the win, with his wife and children watching on from Florida.

His mother was present in Doonbeg, making the occasion even more special for the Irish Open champion.

Lowry revealed that his daughter had regularly asked him when he would bring another trophy home.

After Sunday’s performance, he finally has one to bring back.