McDowell switches focus to US Open defence

Graeme McDowell is relishing defending his US Open title next week – despite finishing off the pace at a wet and windy Celtic Manor.

Mon, 06 Jun, 2011 - 10:15

Graeme McDowell is relishing defending his US Open title next week – despite finishing off the pace at a wet and windy Celtic Manor.

McDowell’s hopes of retaining the Saab Wales Open crown disappeared with a miserable third-round 81 on Saturday.

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