Result
Graeme missed the cut at The Renaissance Club, North Berwick, Scotland with rounds of 73 and 72.
Graeme will now take eight week’s off to have an operation on his forearm and hopefully returns to the Tour for the BMW PGA CHAMPIONSHIP at Wentworth in early September.
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Graeme finished his 2021 Irish Open with a round of 70 which put him tied 56. The standout round was 67 on day 2 and with Graeme’s ultra positive attitude when the consistency returns he will be back to the top.
Graeme produced a stirring fightback to set himself up for a potentially confidence boosting weekend at the 2021 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open.
“It’s so important, even looking forward to next week, the big key with this game is 65, 66, 67.
You feel good about yourself as we move on; there’s always next week. But if you’re missing cuts and going home on Friday night, you miss that weekend and you miss the opportunity to build. And I think that’s been one of the main problems the last 12 months, the amount of cuts that I’ve missed, which has just killed that ability to create confidence.
Because even 50th spot going out on a Sunday and shooting 65, you take something into the following week. So making the weekend here, having the ability to be able to create a little bit of momentum as I move into a huge week next week, not ruling out the chance of shooting something low tomorrow and having a chance here on Sunday.
But like I say, key to have four rounds” Rory McIlroy talks after arrival in County Kilkenny yesterday. “The last time I was on the 18th green here was that prize-giving ceremony. Tiger Woods won and I somehow sneaked my way under the ropes on to the back of the green.
I was standing right behind him and his glove was still in his back pocket. I could have reached out and got it and ran, that would have been a good story to tell. Obviously I didn’t. It was the first time I’d seen him play live.
I still remember the first shot I saw him hit, the drive at the 5th, a par five. He hit 2-iron into the green. It was so cool. I’d idolised him growing up and to actually see the man in the flesh was pretty exciting”.
“I’d made a bit of a name for myself as an amateur by then and knew Chubby (Chandler) and Darren (Clarke) so I was in the clubhouse and got to chat to Ernie when he won. It’s amazing to think it’s been 17 year.
Certainly a lot’s changed for me since the last time I was here. I might as well play the Scottish as well. My original plan up until last week was us to come as a family, play here, take a week off, which is now the Scottish Open, and play the Open.
With me being a sports person the restrictions are not as heavy for me as they would be for Erica and Poppy. I felt it wasn’t fair to put them through what they’d have to go through to be here with me. The plans changed very quickly and we made the decision I travel on my own.
I wasn’t going to go back to the States for a week inbetween the Irish and the Open, so if I’m here I might as well play the Scottish as well. It went very quickly from them coming, to not coming and then me playing three events in a row!
If anything, it’s probably worked out for the best. It’ll be nice to get a tournament on a links course before going into Sandwich. I didn’t play for a week because I was spending time with the family before being away. So I can now get to work here and in Scotland”
“It’s just the mental side of the game that’s just not there. My expectation levels are high, so really trying to adjust that,” says McDowell.
“At this point, I really should be out here playing tournaments, enjoying myself, everything else is gravy from here. If I wasn’t to hit another shot here, it’s been a great run, it’s been a great career.
“But I’m not ready to walk away like this. I’m not ready to finish my career like this. I feel like I have the ability to continue to compete and play at a high level again.
“I’ve got things that I want to achieve, and it’s about kind of just refocusing on what does success look like for me now. It’s different from what it looked like 10 years ago and just making sure that I do a better job and give myself the ability to go on the golf course, relax, enjoy, the old cliché, get out of my own way.
“That’s kind of where I’m at right now. The game is probably closer than it looks on paper. Just not really putting numbers on the board, but I don’t really feel like I’m miles away.”
There is precedent this year alone that it’s not impossible to win after long droughts. Phil Mickelson won the US PGA at 51. Jordan Spieth claimed the Valero Texas Open after nearly four years without a win. Even Richard Bland, who McDowell will play the first two rounds with this week, won his first European Tour event at the 478th time of asking at the British Masters.
How desperately G-Mac would love to join them in the winner’s circle in Kilkenny this week, and he believes those recent victories prove it is within reach for him.
“One of the mistakes I made the last year is searching too deeply and trying to do things differently rather than focusing on the things that made me great to this point and trying to get better at those again,” he adds.
“It’s inspiring to see that guys can dig themselves out of holes. I’ve dug myself out of a hole a couple of times the last four or five years. There’s no reason why I can’t do it again.”
Result
Postition: T56
Round 1 – 74, Round 2 – 67, Round 3 – 70, Round 3 – 70, Total -3
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Co. Kilkenny (June 30, 2021) – Northern Ireland native Graeme McDowell, the 2010 US Open Champion and Ryder Cup legend, has signed joint venture to launch a one-of-a-kind Irish whiskey with the innovative, adult beverage, brand builder Fluid Assets.
The newly formed partnership will bring to life an Irish whiskey that pays tribute to Graeme’s inspiring journey from the small seaside town of Portrush on the north coast of County Antrim, Northern Ireland, to the shores of America. “I’m very excited to be building an authentic Irish whiskey brand that honors the spirit of the Irish experience and celebrates the journey to America and the ongoing quest to fulfill your dreams,” said the 14-time PGA and European Tour champion.
“Growing up in a small town you learn that if you want something you have to work hard for it and then make the most of every opportunity that comes your way. Golf propelled me on my journey from Portrush to America to play in college golf and then pursue a career in professional golf which led to my success on the PGA and European Tours.”
Chris Lund, Chief Creative Officer at Fluid Assets, added: “Our goal from day one with Graeme was to build an Irish whiskey brand that is genuine, has its roots in the traditional Irish distilling process with a signature flavour that had universal appeal.
“Graeme’s Irish-American journey inspired our formulation process of distilling a traditional Irish whiskey and finishing it in American oak barrels. Together we wanted a product that represented not just Graeme’s Irish-American journey but that of the over 70 million North Americans that lay claim to having the courage to explore the same path.”
GMac will launch his Irish whiskey for the end of year holiday season of 2021 in Ireland, and in the United States as an exclusive feature at his Nona Blue Modern Tavern locations in Lake Nona and Pointe Vedra Beach, Florida. In 2022 availability of this new Irish American lifestyle brand will be available across North America and Ireland.
For more information, please contact:
Chris Lund @ +16472824779
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Devin Borst @ +16472628015
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About Fluid Assets Inc.
Fluid Assets Inc. develops and represents unique award-winning adult beverage brands – and we do it like nobody else. Drawing on extensive market knowledge, creative passion, and executional excellence, we respond to consumers’ changing tastes with innovative, trendsetting brands that help people get more out of life’s occasions.
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Graeme named as vice captains for the 2020 Ryder Cup in September.
Martin Kaymer and Graeme McDowell will join Luke Donald and Robert Karlsson as vice captains for the 2020 Ryder Cup in September.
The duo form part of Padraig Harrington’s team for the event, which takes place at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin from September 24-26.
Graeme will undertake his second spell as vice captain, with two-time major winner Kaymer taking on the role for the first time after four appearances as a player (2010, 2012, 2014, and 2016), during which time he won an individual total of 6.5 points.
Graeme joined Padraig Harrington as part of the backroom team that helped captain Thomas Bjørn plot the stunning 17.5-10.5 victory over the United States at Le Golf National, France, in 2018.
The Northern Irish major winner has also appeared in the biennial contest on four occasions (2008, 2010, 2012, and 2014), with nine points from 15 matches, most notably including the winning point at Celtic Manor in 2010.
Padraig said: “I’m delighted to welcome Martin and Graeme as vice captains, both of whom I believe will bring experience, knowledge, and a great balance to the team room. They have both contributed winning points in Ryder Cup history, have been there and done it, and the other players look up to them. They both have that aura and responsibility in that what they say will have meaning.
Result
Graeme missed the cut at the Charles Schwab Challenge after two rounds of 74, this put Graeme on +8 with the cut mark at one-over.
Round 1 – 74, Round 2 – 74. Total +8
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Day 2 / Result
Graeme missed the cut after adding a 73 to yesterday’s 74.
Round 1 – 74, Round 2 – 72. Total +5
Day 1
Graeme is 10 shots off the lead after the opening round at the Valspar Championship.
The Northern Irishman carded a three-over 74 which has him well outside the top 100 after day one.
McDowell initially made a strong start, with a birdie on the first followed by another on the fifth.
But consecutive bogeys on seven and eight dropped him back to level par. However, he finished off his front nine with a birdie on the ninth.
Bogeys on 11, 13 and 16 – mitigated by a birdie on 14 – saw McDowell slip back before a double bogey on the penultimate hole saw him slip further back to three over.
Above pic : Each PGA Tour stop has its own traditions and at the Valspar Championship, home of the Snake Pit, one fun thing they do is change up the names on the caddie bibs.
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Graeme had a moment to remember with his first hole-in-one on the PGA Tour during the second round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.
“I’d have been very happy with anything dry there, but I’ll take a one!”
Graeme’s ace came in style at the difficult 17th hole at TPC Louisiana as he played in the foursomes alongside his partner Matt Wallace.
The 2010 US Open champion hit a low draw into the breeze off the tee on the 216-yard par-three which has water down the left.
His ball landed towards the front of the green and curled in perfectly from there at a decent pace, to the delight of the watching crowd.
Back on the tee, Graeme had bent down to pick up his tee and did not see the ball drop into the hole, unlike Wallace who immediately grabbed hold of the Northern Irishman and started celebrating.
Result
Graeme and partner Matt Wallace finished in a tie for 23rd place.
Round 1 – 66, Round 2 – 70, Round 3 – 68, Round 4 – 72. Total -12
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Graeme missed the cut at the 2021 RBC Heritage, Harbour Town Golf Links, Hilton Head, SC.
Round 2
Graeme’s 2nd round started well with birdies on 2 and 5 but a double bogey on 8 set him back and ended his challenge. From there his round was even with birdies on 9 and 12 cancelled out by bogies on 14 and 15.
Round 1
Graeme will have to produce a strong round to reach the weekend at the RBC Heritage in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
Graeme is in the bottom half of the leaderboard at Harbour Town after a two-over 73 in his opening round, which is three shots off the projected cut mark.
Graeme struggled for consistency at Harbour Town, recording three birdies on his front nine but also dropping two shots before the turn.
His back nine was little better, the former US Open champion finding two more bogeys and also a double-bogey, but he did fire in a sensational approach to 11 inches on the 18th for birdie to give him some momentum to take into today’s second round..
SCORE
Position: CUT
Round 1 – 73, Round 2 – 71
Score: +2
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A final round of +2, 74 for Graeme gives a T54 finish with even par for the tournament.
Summary
Graeme had his best round of the tournament on Saturday with a bogey-free 69 at the Valero Texas Open.
Starting on the back nine, he opened with eight pars before turning with a birdie on the 18th hole. That brought Graeme under par and two more birdies on the third and seventh holes.
Score
Round 1 – 74, Round 2 – 71, Round 3 – 69, Round 4 – 74
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Graeme finished two shots behind winner Joel Dahmen at the Corales Puntacana Resort and Club Championship PGA Tour event in the Dominican Republic.
Graeme, who won the event in 2019, shot a final round of 69 on Sunday which moved him to 10-under-par.
Five birdies brought Graeme into contention however two bogeys on the final two holes ended his challenge.
The 2010 US Open champion ended the windswept seaside course tied for fourth with his best finish in two years.
“You know, it’s great to feel disappointed with a top-10 because it’s been a really, really rough three months this year,” Graeme said.
“It’s actually been a rough stretch since last June, since we came back after the break. I really haven’t played the type of golf I know I’m capable of.
“It’s been a tough run and this is really a light at the end of the tunnel this week, so it’s really important that I sort of frame this up the right way. This is massive progress.
“You could look at those two bogeys and if you focus on those, all you see is disappointment, but I have to focus on the bigger picture, which is I’m back playing the kind of golf I know I can play.
“I’m going to San Antonio next week with a chance to compete in the golf tournament, which is what I believe I’m capable of.”
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