Graeme McDowell
On the course Graeme’s greatest achievements, so far in his career, include victory at the 2010 US Open Champion at Pebble Beach and in the same year sealing victory in the Ryder Cup for Europe at Celtic Manor. Off the course Graeme enjoys spending time with his family and friends in both Florida and his birthplace Portrush, watching football and movies.
The G-Mac Foundation was set up by my wife, Kristin and I and supports children’s medical research in Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and in the United States.
In 2013 Graeme opened the Nona Blue Modern Tavern restaurant and bar outside Lake Nona in Orlando and in 2016 he opened Nona Blue Ponte Vedra Beach just outside the gates of PGA TOUR headquarters. Included on the menu is the must-try G-Mac and Cheese!
In 2022 Graeme teamed up with Global Award Winning Beverage Company to launch a new Irish Whiskey with an American Finish. “Grey Coast is a representation of me and my life. From overseeing every aspect of the brand to doing numerous tastings until the unique blend of whiskies was just right, I’ve worked hard to ensure this whiskey reflects who I am – and I couldn’t be happier with the result.” Grey Coast Whiskey is available across North America and Ireland.
Graeme McDowell
On the course Graeme’s greatest achievements, so far in his career, include victory at the 2010 US Open Champion at Pebble Beach and in the same year sealing victory in the Ryder Cup for Europe at Celtic Manor. Off the course Graeme enjoys spending time with his family and friends in both Florida and his birthplace Portrush, watching football and movies.
The G-Mac Foundation was set up by my wife, Kristin and I and supports children’s medical research in Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and in the United States.
In 2013 Graeme opened the Nona Blue Modern Tavern restaurant and bar outside Lake Nona in Orlando and in 2016 he opened Nona Blue Ponte Vedra Beach just outside the gates of PGA TOUR headquarters. Included on the menu is the must-try G-Mac and Cheese!
In 2022 Graeme teamed up with Global Award Winning Beverage Company to launch a new Irish Whiskey with an American Finish. “Grey Coast is a representation of me and my life. From overseeing every aspect of the brand to doing numerous tastings until the unique blend of whiskies was just right, I’ve worked hard to ensure this whiskey reflects who I am – and I couldn’t be happier with the result.” Grey Coast Whiskey is available across North America and Ireland.
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LIV GOLF ANDALUCÍA 2024
Jul 12—14, 2024
It was a tough week in Andalucía for G-Mac and his team Smash GC. Valderrama showed it’s teeth and from the off it was hard going. Graeme opened with a +4 followed by +6 on Saturday. As always with the Portrush man, he never gives up and pulled out his best round on Sunday with a level par. Onwards!
RESULT: T42
SCORE +4(75), +6(77), E(71), TOT +10
Smash GC finished in 13th postion with a score of +23 (R1 +13, R2 +3, R3 +7 Tot +23)
In the word of his team, “defeat is temporary, grit is forever.”
Course Details
Some holes have a ring to them, right? Amen Corner at Augusta, the Road Hole at St Andrews… and the 17th at Valderrama. This natural amphitheater has become a legend in itself, a sun-drenched setting for comebacks, triple bogeys, even an albatross from our very own Graeme McDowell.
Valderrama, located in Andalucia in southern Spain, is loved by top golfers and fans of the game alike. The pros enjoy the beautifully presented course, which is long, technical and extremely testing. Spectators appreciate the stunning scenery and the chance to see many of the world’s best players up close.
Yardage: 6,999
Course Par: 71
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LIV GOLF NASHVILLE 2024
Jun 21-23,2024
Graeme and his Smash teammates, Brooks Koepka, Talor Gooch and Jason Kokrak headed into the week in fifth place on the team rankings. With Graeme sitting in 21st place on the individual rankings, he was looking for a solid week to consolidate his position. It wasn’t to be with a disappointing T42 finish at The Grove Club designed by LIV Golf’s CEO Greg Norman. After a 2 over opening round, G-Mac dug in on Day 2 with a score of 3 under, which included 4 birdies and 1 dropped shot. On Sunday, Graeme opened with a birdie but dropped back with 2 dropped shots on the front 9. He levelled up the day on his 17th (10th hole on the course) with a birdie to end the round Even, 1 under for the week.
RESULT: T42
SCORE: +2(73), -3(69), E(71), Tot -1
Smash GC finished in 12th position with a total of -12 (R1, -2, R2, -11, R3, +1).
Course Details
It’s nearly 80 years since Nashville welcomed big-time golf. This course, designed by our CEO Greg Norman, is worth the wait.
The McCrory Creek, which glides through the middle of The Grove, provides one of the most beguiling natural hazards you’ve ever seen in golf. And there are plenty of man-made ponds around the greens and fairways, creating further pitfalls for those who go too big on the tee.
Overall, though, this course should reward bold, adventurous golf. The greens are fast, the fairways are generous and the scenery… well, that’s spectacular.
Yardage: 7,290
Course Par: 71
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PIF SAUDI INTERNATIONAL POWERED BY SOFTBANK INVESTMENT ADVISERS
Dec 4th – 7th, 2024
Graeme was in Saudi Arabia at the Riyadh Golf Club for the PIF Saudi International, G-Mac is a past winner having collected the trophy back in 2020.
“It’s always nice to come back to a tournament that you’ve won even though it may be a new course venue,” he said. This is my first time in Riyadh, so it’s always exciting travelling to a new venue for a first occasion, and nice to come back to a tournament and see your picture on billboards and holding a trophy in your hands. It also reminds you coming back to tournaments like this that you also have won in some pretty cool places around the world and it’s been a pretty nice career.”
After a disappointing opening round of 74, Graeme bounced back in style on Day 2 with a six under par 65, sensationally capping his round with an eagle ‘2’ by holing a chip shot at the par-4 third hole – his 12th.
The effort saw McDowell jump just over 50 places from T108th position following a struggling opening three-over 74 to just outside the top-50.
“It was a great turnaround from yesterday and good news in that it has delayed the McDowell Enterprises for 48-hours”, he said smiling.
“I was all rusty yesterday and had a couple of months off but I have been working hard for the past two months but have not hit a lot of balls.
“I took me nine holes to figure out where my swing was at yesterday and while I figured it out a little bit on my back nine yesterday while this morning I hung in there the first nine holes, making the turn at one under and then birdied one and two and holed my second on three and birdied four which was nice.
“So, I was on my surfboard today which was nice and my persistence was rewarded today as it’s difficult to make putts on the greens as they’re not up to the standard we’d like to be.
“They are better in the morning, like this morning, than they are in the afternoon.
“So, happy to hang in there and have another two rounds to play and a really good tournament”.
As McDowell said he capped his round at the 434-yard par-4 third hole where he played a 125-yard gap wedge second shot.
“I then had the putter out walking up the green and I said to Kenny (Comboy – caddy) this could be quite close”, said McDowell.
“It was nice to see the ball in the cup because I just couldn’t get anything going and then all of a sudden it all happened in a flash … birdie, birdie, eagle and birdie”, he said.
“So, it got me back into the tournament which was nice and now looking forward to the closing 36 holes and trying to sign off my year on a bright note”.
On day 3 Graeme battled his way to par his round with a one over par 72, which again dropped him back. It was yo-yo week with Graeme firing a nice 66 ( 5 under) on the final day to finish in T62 on -7 with rounds of 74, 65, 72 and 66.
THE COURSE
Riyadh Golf Club is located just 20 minutes from Central Riyadh, showcasing a whole host of fantastic golf and leisure facilities. Managed by Golf Saudi, Riyadh Golf Club offers an enjoyable round to golfers of all levels. The course was opened in 2005 to challenge the competitive golfer whilst enabling the beginner to enjoy the expert design and scenery.
The championship course boasts undulating terrain, wide fairways and manicured greens that offers golfers a pleasurable yet testing experience. The various lakes and streams traversing across the course terrain aim to keep golfers at the top of their game. The front nine is also floodlit offering golfers the opportunity to play during the week in the evenings.
Standout holes include the 689-yard par 5 with strategically positioned sand bunkers, a narrow approach and lush vegetation. The intimidating Par-3 of just 162 yards frequented with crosswinds and guarded by water on all sides, are two examples of holes which make RGC an excellent golf course.
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