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.
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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.
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Magnificent McDowell in Parisian paradise
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McDowell back in the groove as Shaw grinds again
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Shaw grabs his chance with both hands
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