Shane Lowry up to 19th in world rankings following win

The 28 year old won one point four million euro in prize money and has earned a spot at the Masters in Augusta next year.

Former Ryder cup winning Captain Paul McGinley has lavished praise on Lowry.

While the Offaly man says getting into Irelands Olympic teams is one of his big aims for next year.

The sport returns to the Olympics at Rio next year.