Shane Lowry reveals how Johnny Sexton's phone call helped him after his Cognizant collapse, recalling Ireland's 2013 All Blacks heartbreak.
Golfer Shane Lowry has revealed that former Ireland rugby captain Johnny Sexton called him to help process a painful defeat at the Cognizant Classic in March. Lowry held a three-shot lead with three holes remaining before consecutive double bogeys saw him finish two shots behind winner Nico Echavarria. Sexton reached out to share how he dealt with elite sporting disappointment.
During the conversation, Sexton referenced Ireland's 24-22 loss to New Zealand in 2013, discussing the process of coping with heartbreaking setbacks. Lowry later ended his winless run with an 11-shot victory at the Irish Open, after which Sexton contacted him once again to offer congratulations.
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