McDowell: Damage to Ryder Cup driver has been a ‘blessing in disguise’

Graeme McDowell has put sentiment aside, declaring irreparable damage to his Ryder Cup winning driver has been a “blessing in disguise”.

McDowell returned to his Orlando residence yesterday with two drivers in his bag — The Celtic Manor, Valderrama and Chevron Challenge winning driver from 2010 that will be retired to his trophy cabinet — and a new gold Cleveland driver he believes could lead to Augusta National success.

McDowell said: “I’m very positive using the new driver and the Callaway breaking has been a blessing in disguise. I’m driving the ball better and I was driving it well in Abu Dhabi and Qatar. It’s flying better and very much under control and I have been ecstatic with the Cleveland.