Before being pipped to victory by compatriot Rory McIlroy, Irishman Shane Lowry came in for criticism from one TV commentator after appearing to ignore simple etiquette after hitting a wayward drive

Shane Lowry came in for some criticism during the final round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am after his wayward drive struck a marshal at the iconic Californian venue

Two of Ireland’s top golfers, Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry, came out on top at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am with the two of them walking away with millions of dollars

Shane Lowry inadvertently struck a course marshal on the shoulder with a wayward drive at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. The Irishman’s strike from the tee at the start of the 15th round caused momentary panic as fans wondered whether the volunteer was okay.

With all the big names at the top of the leaderboard with 18 holes to play at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, we're in for a treat on Sunday.

Golf can be a dangerous game for spectators and volunteers along the course. We got an example of that on Sunday evening at Pebble Beach, when Shane Lowry’s drive on the 15th hole hit a volunteer on the course.

Am, and heading into the final round on the Monterey Peninsula, it is perhaps the biggest in the field who is just out sharing the lead. Rory McIlroy was simply brilliant Saturday in the cold and blustery conditions as he navigated Pebble Beach Golf Links in bogey-free fashion en route to a 7-under 65 to sit one stroke behind 54-hole leader Sepp Straka at 16 under.