Open de France
"He's a great competitor... a warrior, really" — Michael Hoey on McDowell
It wasn't something we hadn't heard before but after feeding off Graeme McDowell to win his place in The Open with a gutsy seventh place finish, Michael Hoey summed up the thrilling performance of the two-time Open de France winner.
Back to back French Opens for G-Mac
Graeme McDowell predicted it might just be possible. "All I can do is go try to shoot 66, 67... there's a 75, 76 waiting for anyone on this golf course." He was spot on as he shot the joint best round of the day - 67 - to capture his 10th European Tour title and put himself back in the Ryder Cup reckoning with a superb putting performance at Le Golf National.
Magnificent McDowell in Parisian paradise
Graeme McDowell celebrates his Alstom Open de France win with parents Kenny and Marian aat Le Golf National, Versailles, Paris, France. Picture: David Lloyd/www.golffile.ieGraeme McDowell’s “Jekyll and Hyde” season continued in remarkable fashion when he claimed his third title of the year at the Open de France to soar to sixth in the world.
McDowell back in the groove as Shaw grinds again
Gareth Shaw continued his superb form in Paris. Picture: David Lloyd/www.golffile.ieGraeme McDowell enjoyed a timely return to form in the Open de France but the outstanding Irish story continues to be the sensational efforts of Galgorm Castle touring professional Gareth Shaw.Shaw grabs his chance with both hands
Galgorm Castle touring professional, who is also sponsored by Andrew Morris Golf in Belfast, will be at the Open de France in Paris this week. Picture: Thos Caffrey / www.golffile.ieGareth Shaw’s decision to take a truly professional approach to his career paid off massively at Carton House yesterday when he closed with a 69 to finish joint fifth in the Irish Open on his European Tour debut.