There cannot be many upsides to finishing 36 holes six shots worse behind one’s playing partner, but after two days of watching Tiger Woods give a links masterclass at Muirfield, Graeme McDowell can stop admiring the world number one and start playing some golf of his own.

TIGER WOODS has hired Joe LaCava to be his third full-time caddie.

Tiger Woods has announced he has hired Joe LaCava as his new caddie.