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Article: Model pro McDowell perfect fit for Ryder Cup spot; Swing when your winning: Graeme McDowell drives off from the 18th tee to win the Barclays Scottish Open at the Loch Lomond Golf Club to win his fourth victory of his career Big win: McDowell poses with the trophy after his victory.
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- Daily Mail (London)
- Article date:
- July 14, 2008
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Byline: GRAHAM OTWAY
WHEN European Tour officials approached Graeme McDowell last weekend andasked for his measurements after he had finished third in the European Open atthe London Club he politely turned them down.
They had a tailor ready to start the kitting out process for the Ryder Cup teamto take on the Americans at Valhalla in September.
But while his E190,000 pay cheque had taken him back into the top ten in thequalifying tables to make Nick Faldos European team, McDowell was not ready tocount his chickens.
To get so close to achieving his main golfing ambition that he had been sizedfor his suit and then ultimately fail to make ...