Relaxed Graeme McDowell happy to play ‘with an open mind’

Graeme McDowell is on the verge of doing something really “big” in the game but those who fancy a Masters flutter on the pride of Portrush should save their cash for another day.

It’s not that the 36-year-old doesn’t believe he can’t win the green jacket but as he faces his ninth battle with Augusta National with the scar tissue of previous battles still tender, he’s not getting his hopes up.

Having made just three cuts after eight previous trips down Magnolia Lane, he said: “I still love it. I’m just here with a smile on my face this week, just having some fun.