Bumbling Graeme McDowell escapes censure for marker gaffe

Such is his relationship with Augusta National that the Masters often holds a sting in the tail for Graeme McDowell, but it was a brush with an actual bee that nearly derailed him last night.

The 2010 US Open champion completed 72 holes for just the third time in eight attempts, finishing with a one-over 73 that pushed him to six over for the tournament, level with fellow Irishman Darren Clarke, who posted a closing level-par 72.

McDowell, though, would have had no complaints if his card had read 74, after an incident at the par-three fourth hole which saw him pick up a one-shot penalty, only to be later rescinded.