McDowell desperate for break around Spain’s toughest test

THIS time last year, Graeme McDowell was the toast of the golfing world.

He had highlighted a sparkling campaign by winning the US Open at Pebble Beach along with also capturing the Wales Open before claiming the decisive match for Europe in the Ryder Cup.

He was also on the threshold of pulling off his third victory of the year in the Andalucia Masters at Valderrama before providing himself with the best possible Christmas present, a play-off win over Tiger Woods in the man’s own tournament, the Chevron World Challenge in California. The honours flowed.