Champagne flows in McDowell's local club

Ryder Cup hero Graeme McDowell was elevated to legendary status at his hometown golf club today as fans and friends celebrated his dramatic match-winning performance.

Only months after Rathmore Golf Club in Portrush held the biggest party in its history when the Irish golfer won the US Open championship, members were gearing up for another epic bash after their favourite son clinched the sport's most coveted trophy for Europe in heart-stopping fashion.