Graeme McDowell has expressed his delight this week’s historic Volvo World Match-Play Championship in Bulgaria won’t see a repeat of Ireland’s Arizona anguish.

Rory McIlroy has contested the Omega Dubai Desert Classic more than any other major tour event in his career.

Graeme McDowell has put sentiment aside, declaring irreparable damage to his Ryder Cup winning driver has been a “blessing in disguise”.