Eager Graeme McDowell confirms he’ll play Irish Open

Graeme McDowell has followed Ernie Els to become the second US Open winner in confirm his appearance in what is shaping up as one of the most high profile Irish Opens.

Eager Graeme McDowell confirms he’ll play Irish Open

McDowell, who commences his PGA Tour season at this week’s Honda Classic in West Palm Beach, needed no coaxing to contest this year’s Irish showpiece at Royal County Down.

“I haven’t played at Royal County Down for a few years and I am very much looking forward to this year’s Irish Open,” said McDowell. “So I don’t have to asked, as I will be there with bells on. But then in saying that, I have only played the course about a half-a-dozen times.”

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