McDowell takes place in Valderrama field

Graeme McDowell was determined to fight through the pain barrier today when the Volvo Masters began at Valderrama.

Graeme McDowell was determined to fight through the pain barrier today when the Volvo Masters began at Valderrama.

The Ulsterman was rated 50-50 on the eve of the event because the rib injury he suffered in a car crash in late July had flared up again.

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