G-Mac set to renew rivalry with Mahan

Graeme McDowell today renews acquaintances with Hunter Mahan, the man he defeated to help Europe secure Ryder Cup victory in 2010.

Organisers of this week’s Commercial Bank Qatar Masters have grouped McDowell and the visiting American, along with Race to Dubai front-runner, Branden Grace for the opening two rounds in the Qatar capital.

McDowell and Mahan have met twice before in competition since Celtic Manor — three months later in the opening event of the 2011 PGA Tour in Hawaii and last August at the WGC—Bridgestone Invitational.