‘I can’t be coming to talk to you guys straight away. I don’t agree with it’ – Gutted Shane Lowry reopens media debate after bogey-bogey finish derails Masters bid

Playing some of the best golf of his career, the world number 13 fought hard to keep an inspired McIlroy in his sights throughout the third round before two closing bogeys saw him sign for a 72 that left him seven shots adrift.

It will take something extra special from the Clara man to don the green jacket now as McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau go head-to-head in the final group.

But his post-round interview reopened the debate about sports people being asked to lay their souls bare immediately after the emotional rollercoaster of top-level competition.

“Yeah, I felt like I let a really good day go there at the end, so I’m obviously disappointed,” Lowry said. “But just have to pick myself up and get some rest tonight and get after it tomorrow.

“Late tee time here on Sunday, obviously a few back from the leader, but I’m in a nice position, and things can happen around here.”

Then came the question that drew Lowry’s ire and brought back thoughts of Collin Morikawa, who brushed off the media…

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