McDowell enjoys the occasion

Graeme McDowell thanked his good fortune at Tiger Woods’ expense as he booked his ticket to the 2010 Masters last night.

Northern Ireland’s McDowell made the most of a late invitation to play in the Chevron World Challenge in California when tournament host Woods withdrew from the 18-man field following the car crash that sparked a turbulent and uncomfortable week for the world number one in the news media around the world.