The Diary: G-Mac sees big picture as fan left fighting for life

THERE was a serious incident at the side of Congressional’s 11th fairway as Graeme McDowell and his group arrived at the hole when a male spectator went into cardiac arrest.

The stricken man, who was not named although his age was given as 30, received prompt medical attention from on-site paramedics before he was transported off the course and into an ambulance.

“We heard someone was having some problems over there,” McDowell said after his opening round. “And that puts things in perspective for you.