McDowell keen to emulate career of Open champion Pádraig

GRAEME MCDOWELL has revealed that he hopes to emulate the career of Open champion Pádraig Harrington as he seeks a fourth European Tour title at this week’s Volvo China Open.

McDowell arrived in Beijing after claiming his first European Tour title since 2004 at the Ballantine’s Championship in South Korea last month, coming off the back of a consistent run of four top-20 finishes in his previous five tournaments.

Harrington, meanwhile, turned professional in 1995 and improved steadily before two career highlights in 2007 — he was named European Golfer of the Year after victory at Carnoustie last July.