McDowell looks to ‘sharpen up’ at Austrian Open

US OPEN champion Graeme McDowell admits he is rusty after a month-long break but hopes to tune up for next month’s Ryder Cup with a good performance this week.

Thu, 16 Sep, 2010 - 01:00

The Irishman tees off in the Austrian Open in Atzenbrugg today – his only competitive event before appearing at Celtic Manor.

McDowell accepts his game may not be in top shape but his mind is refreshed, having had to get used to the demands placed on a major winner after his victory at Pebble Beach nearly three months ago.

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