McDowell to get university honour

US Open champion and Ryder Cup hero Graeme McDowell is to receive an honorary doctorate.

McDowell to get university honour
Wed, 27 Oct, 2010 - 15:37

US Open champion and Ryder Cup hero Graeme McDowell is to receive an honorary doctorate.

The Portrush golfer is being recognised by the University of Ulster (UU), which has a campus at nearby Coleraine, for his phenomenal year on tour.

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