Irish duo show the way

Peter Lawrie and Graeme McDowell flew the flag for Ireland when the European tour’s flagship event began at Wentworth today.

Irish duo show the way
Thu, 26 May, 2005 - 20:01
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Peter Lawrie and Graeme McDowell flew the flag for Ireland when the European tour’s flagship event began at Wentworth today.

Out-shining Ernie Els, Retief Goosen and all but one of Europe’s Ryder Cup heroes the pair – Lawrie from Dublin and McDowell from Portrush – returned five under par 67s in the first round of the BMW Championship.

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