Who Is Shane Lowry's Wife? All About Wendy Lowry (and How Growing Their Family 'Changed' His Golf Game)

Mar. 15, 2025

Shane Lowry and wife Wendy prior to the 2024 Masters Tournament on April 10, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia.Photo:Andrew Redington/Getty

Shane Lowry and wife Wendy prior to the 2024 Masters Tournament on April 10, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia.

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Irish golferShane Lowryfound fore-ever with his wife, Wendy Lowry.

Shane gushed in a 2020Instagramtribute for his wife’s birthday that he “couldn’t think of anyone I’d rather spend the ups and downs of life with.”

Over the years, Wendy has been spotted supporting her husband at tournaments like the Masters and Shane has lovingly referred to his wife as his number one fan, saying he owes “a lot” to her.

“There were plenty of times I have been crying myself to sleep or wondering am I able to keep going but when you have a good strong woman behind you it makes it easier,” he said in 2019 via theIrish Independent. “I owe a lot to her.”

So, who is Shane Lowry’s wife? Here’s everything to know about Wendy Lowry and her relationship with the golf star.

She worked at a hospital in Ireland

Shane Lowry smiles with wife Wendy Lowry in June 2024.Wendy Lowry/ Instagram

Shane Lowry smiles with wife Wendy Lowry in June 2024.

Wendy Lowry/ Instagram

Wendy previously worked as a nurse at Temple Street Children’s Hospital in Dublin.

“We want to say a huge thank you to both Shane and Wendy for taking time out of their extremely busy schedule to put smiles on the faces of the Temple Street family,” the spokesperson added.

She met Shane in 2012

Shane Lowry takes a selfie with wife Wendy Lowry in November 2024 in Jupiter, FL.Wendy Lowry/ Instagram

Shane Lowry takes a selfie with wife Wendy Lowry in November 2024 in Jupiter, FL.

Wendy and Shane met during a “random night out” in 2012, according to theIrish Independent.

Five years after their wedding, Wendy shared apictureof herself and the golfer from the night they met. In the shot, Wendy is shown with her arm around Shane’s neck as he smiles.

They got engaged in Dubai

Shane Lowry and wife Wendy Lowry pose for a photo together in September 2024.Wendy Lowry/ Instagram

Shane Lowry and wife Wendy Lowry pose for a photo together in September 2024.

Shane proposed to Wendy during a trip to Dubai in 2014, per theBelfast Telegraph.

The professional golfer commemorated the end of that year with a photo of the two of them gazing lovingly at each other. “Happy new year folks. This is My favourite pic of 2014. #engagementdrinks #fiancee ❤️😍 @wendyhonner,” he captioned thepost.

Shane and Wendy married in New York

Shane Lowry and Wendy Lowry on their wedding day on December 4, 2016 in New York City.Shane Lowry/ Instagram

Shane Lowry and Wendy Lowry on their wedding day on December 4, 2016 in New York City.

Shane Lowry/ Instagram

Shane and Wendy tied the knot on April 12, 2016, in New York City. TheBelfast Telegraphreported that the couple married at City Hall.

A small reception was then reportedly held at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel.

“It was really all very chilled,” Shane later said of their wedding. “We woke up the next morning and were totally happy at what we were after doing. It was perfect for the two of us.”

She shares two daughters with Shane

Shane Lowry and wife Wendy Lowry dress up as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles with their two daughters for Halloween in 2023.Shane Lowry/ Instagram

Shane Lowry and wife Wendy Lowry dress up as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles with their two children for Halloween in 2023.

Wendy and Shane share two daughters: Iris and Ivy.

The couple’s first child, Iris, was born onMarch 3, 2017. The Lowry family grew again onSept. 1, 2021, with the arrival of the pair’s second daughter, Ivy.

In a 2022 episode of DP World Tour’s documentary seriesRoots, Wendy reflected on how becoming a father shifted Shane’s perspective on his career.

“I think since he’s had children it has changed a lot to how he responds to say a bad day on the golf course,” she said. “The girls don’t care what he shoots, so when he comes home, no one’s asking him any questions; they just want Dad home.”

She and Shane are a “great team”

Shane Lowry with wife Wendy Lowry in July 2021 at Adare Manor Hotel in Limerick, Ireland.Wendy Lowry/ Instagram

Shane Lowry with wife Wendy Lowry in July 2021 at Adare Manor Hotel in Limerick, Ireland.

Shane’s mother, Bridget Lowry, praised Wendy in an episode ofRoots,describing her daughter-in-law as “just a great girl.” The golfer’s mom also called her son and Wendy a “great team.”

Shane also has a cheerleader in his wife. In 2023,the athlete sharedan “appreciation post” for Wendy, whom he dubbed his “no1 fan,” writing, “Wouldn’t have been able to do it without her @wendyirislowry 💙🇪🇺.”

Shane has celebrated her birthday on social media

Shane Lowry and wife Wendy Lowry in October 2023.Shane Lowry/ Instagram

Shane Lowry and wife Wendy Lowry in October 2023.

Wendy was born in early July and Shane has publicly celebrated his wife’s birthday on various occasions with posts on his Instagram.

“Happy birthday to my favorite person 😍😘 @wendyirislowry,” hewrotein 2019, while the year prior, hepenned, “Happy birthday to the best Mum, Wife and friend anyone could ever ask for. ❤️ @wendyirislowry.”

source: people.com