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 HOUSTON 2024
Jun 07-09,2024
A very strong T6 for Graeme with lots of positives to take away from Houston. G–Mac got off to a –3 opening round including 4 birdies which had him well-placed and a marker for the days ahead. After a bogey first hole on Saturday, Graeme showed his steel to turn it around with 2 birdies on the front nine. His day went to another level with consecutive eagles on 12 & 13 which had him flying. Sunday was time to focus for both himself and his team. Graeme kept his cool with a bogey free round of –3 to finish T6 and helping Smash GC to T2 at the end of the a success week.
RESULT: T6
SCORE: -3(69), -4(68), -3(69), Tot -10
Smash GC had a solid week finishing T2 with a total of -31 (R1, -6, R2, -11, R3, -14). Smash soared up the team leaderboard on Sunday after building day on day to come within 2 shots of winners Cleeks GC.
Course Details
At first glance, Houston looks like a driver’s paradise. Spread over 7,508 yards, you’d think it would play right into the hands of Brooks, Bryson and the rest of the LIV Golf bomb squad.
But then you look a bit closer, see the deception bunkers, the sharply ridged greens and the disappearing pins, and realize this is going to be much more tricky than it looks.
For the fans, however, it’s going to be awesome. A beautiful course framed by pines and Wetland plants, with a classic hometown crowd that have been waiting to see golf of this quality for years. Houston loves its sport, and we can expect them to roar the house down here.
Yardage: 7,353
Course Par: 72
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LIV GOLF SINGAPORE 2024
May 03-05, 2024
Graeme finished in T37 place at Singapore’s Sentosa Golf Club. G-Mac scored rounds of -3, +2 and E to give him a total of -1. The Portrush man started well with a bogey free opening round of 3 under par which had in the 8th place. Day 1 included an eagle on the par5 4th hole and birdie on the par 4, 10th. Severe weather impacted Day 2 and the start was delayed. It was tough going and Graeme dropped back with a 2 over round of 73. On Sunday, G-Mac was 1 under after 9 holes but a disappointing double bogey on the 5th (his 14th on the day) dropped him back. He got it back with a birdie two holes later on the 7th and then made consecutive pars to end the day Even.
Congratulations to Smash GC Team Captain, Brooks Koepka on the victory.
RESULT: T46
SCORE: +3(75), -6(66), -1(71), Tot -4
Smash GC narrowly missed a top 3 finish coming home in 4th position with a Total of -28 (R1, -11, R2, -12, R3, -5)
Course Details
Jungles, beaches, island greens… and a hidden Dragon’s Tail.
The Serapong Golf Course at Singapore’s Sentosa Golf Club looks like paradise, but don’t be fooled. There are perils lurking amid these perfect vistas. The ‘Tail’ refers to the snaking stretch of holes that slide from 4th to 7th, with vast lakes, tiny landing areas and fierce bunkers waiting to gobble any wayward shots.
This isn’t a course for big booming drives. In fact, the sheer number of hazards demand precision over power. If you’re a fan of subtlety, scrambles and the strategy of risk-reward, you’re going to love this.
Course Par: 71, Yards: 7,426
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Earlier in the week Graeme talked about his desire to compete in the Olympics, But Highlights Obstacle.
“I’d love to play in the Olympics, no doubt. I had an opportunity in Rio the first time the Olympics golf came back on the roster for the Olympics. I didn’t go. I kind of regret it,” -Graeme McDowell said, as quoted by Irish Golfer.
McDowell is aware that with his current World Ranking, there are no chances of competing. However, McDowell highlights another option; There is a chance he could receive an invitation from another country.
“But with my current World Ranking I would say that’s fairly unlikely this season, unfortunately. I think I’m about 800th in the world. Unless I get residency of another country that might want me – I’ll take offers – I think I’m probably not going to be representing Ireland this year, unfortunately.”- he continued.
McDowell also has ambitions to compete in the Majors this year. Although playing on the LIV Golf has significantly complicated the path for him and his colleagues to play in the Majors, McDowell still hopes that there are chances to compete in the biggest tournaments.
Graeme hopes that he will be able to qualify to play in the US Open and the Open Championship. The Irishman has confirmed that he has entered the qualifying rounds for both competitions.
Every golfer dreams of playing on the big stage, but the decisions of individuals who have left the PGA Tour have made their journey difficult. LIV Golfers are not entitled to ranking points. However, some do not want to comment on such matters at all, emphasizing that LIV Golfers knew what joining LIV Golf entailed.
McDowell explained his plans, stating, “I’ve entered for both qualifiers.” He mentioned his schedule, stressing that he will be in Florida on Monday for the Houston qualifier and then in southern London on Tuesday for the International Series Morocco, which he will play right after the Open qualifying series. McDowell expressed his support for Brooks Koepka while also emphasizing his own goal of trying to qualify for a couple of majors himself.
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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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