McDowell in the pink

Graeme McDowell has firmed up as a favourite for next week’s British Open with a commanding victory in the French Open in Versailles.

McDowell captured his third victory in just seven events, winning by four shots with a final round four-under par 67 for a nine under tally on the Le National course

The Irishman is now just one win away from matching World No. 1 Tiger Woods, who has four wins from his 10 events this season.