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Brooks Koepka and Graeme McDowell have a big interest in this weekend's Fairyhouse meeting

McDowell and Koepka have high hopes for Fairyhouse

Harry Derham is hoping to see Givemefive give a good account when he travels to Ireland for the WillowWarm Hurdle at Fairyhouse on Saturday.

Racing • 29 Nov 24

McDowell banned by LIV for breaching doping policy

Graeme McDowell has been suspended for one LIV Golf tournament for violating the Saudi-funded circuit's anti-doping policy.

Golf • 11 Aug 24

Graeme McDowell wants Europe to follow the USA's stance in relation to LIV players

McDowell wants Ryder Cup inclusion for LIV players

The DP World Tour would look "foolish" if European players from the LIV Golf circuit are not considered for this year's Ryder Cup as their American counterparts remain eligible, says Graeme McDowell.

Golf • 06 Jul 23

World rankings inaccurate if LIV is snubbed - McDowell

Graeme McDowell has claimed that the world rankings system will become inaccurate and irrelevant if points are not awarded for events on the LIV Golf Series.

Golf • 12 Oct 22

Luke Donald does not believe that Europe are Ryder Cup favourites

Europe are Ryder Cup underdogs, claims Donald

Europe captain Luke Donald believes his side will be underdogs in next year's Ryder Cup, despite having not tasted defeat on home soil for 30 years.

Golf • 04 Oct 22

McDowell wants vote on LIV rebels playing DP World Tour

Graeme McDowell wants to see players given a vote on whether to allow LIV rebels to compete on the DP World Tour.

Golf • 08 Sep 22

Graeme McDowell during the open round of the JP McManus Pro-Am

McDowell: I'm a pro golfer, not a peace ambassador

Graeme McDowell came to the 2010 JP McManus Pro-Am as golf's latest major winner, 12 years on he landed this week to Adare Manor as one of the controversial faces of the new Saudi-backed LIV golf series.

Golf • 05 Jul 22

Graeme McDowell won four times on the European Tour

PGA defector McDowell tried to keep 'moral high ground'

Graeme McDowell says it was a difficult decision to resign from the PGA Tour today, stating he wanted to keep the "moral high ground" by remaining a member while also partaking in the breakaway Saudi-financed LIV Golf Series.

Golf • 09 Jun 22

Graeme McDowell arriving at the golf course in England

Saudi-backed LIV event begins as PGA suspends players

The most lucrative golf tournament in history got under way this afternoon as golf began a new 'fractured' era which was quickly followed by the PGA Tour suspending their players who started the event.

Golf • 09 Jun 22

Graeme McDowell spoke to the press ahead of the LIV Golf Invitational Series

McDowell says he's 'proud' to be on Saudi journey

Graeme McDowell HAS conceded THAT the contentious Saudi-backed LIV Invitational Series is "polarising" but said he's proud to be part of the new event.

Golf • 07 Jun 22

McDowell and Johnson are on the list of entries for the first tournament on the LIV Golf Series

McDowell and DJ sign up with LIV, Nicklaus pledges bans

Jack Nicklaus has pledged that his Memorial Tournament will fall in line with the PGA Tour if it bans or suspends players for competing in the LIV Golf Invitational Series.

Golf • 01 Jun 22

Jon Rahm is seeking a first win since last year's US Open

Rahm leads the way with McDowell 11 off Mexico summit

World number two Jon Rahm maintained a two-shot lead headed into the final round of the Mexico Open at the Vidanta Vallara, while Graeme McDowell is 11 shots further back after a third-round 69.

Golf • 01 May 22

Graeme McDowell plays a shot on the 12th hole during the second round

Rahm builds Mexico Open lead as McDowell makes cut

World number two Jon Rahm is two shots clear following the second round of the Mexico Open at the Vidanta Vallara, while Graeme McDowell just made the cut for the weekend after a 70.

Golf • 30 Apr 22

Jon Rahm has made a positive start at the Mexico Open

Rahm shares the lead in Mexico, McDowell six behind

World number two Jon Rahm features in a six-way tie for the lead after the opening round of the Mexico Open.

Golf • 29 Apr 22

In-form Shane Lowry has another big Sunday to look forward to

Lowry one off the lead after third-round 65

Shane Lowry is readying himself for a second successive Sunday title tilt after a brilliant third-round 65 left him just one stroke off leader Harold Varner III at the RBC Heritage in South Carolina.

Golf • 16 Apr 22

It was a frustrating day for Rory McIlroy in Texas

Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell miss cut in Texas

Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell saw their tournaments come to a premature end after missing the cut at the Valero Texas Open.

Golf • 02 Apr 22

McIlroy follows his shot on the 18th hole

McIlroy opens with mixed round in Texas

Rory McIlroy is seven shots off the lead after a mixed opening round at the Valero Texas Open, with Graeme McDowell two strokes further back.

Golf • 31 Mar 22

Graeme McDowell plays his shot from the 12th tee during the third round

McDowell slips back at Corales Puntacana Championship

Graeme McDowell has slipped back to seven shots off the lead ahead of Sunday's final round at the Corales Puntacana Championship in the Dominican Republic.

Golf • 27 Mar 22

McDowell in contention at halfway point in DR

Graeme McDowell lies four shots off the lead at the halfway stage of the Corales Puntacana Championship as he chases a second victory in the Dominican Republic.

Golf • 25 Mar 22

Graeme McDowell carded a bogey-free 68 to trail leader Ben Martin by two shots.

McDowell two off lead after strong opening round

Graeme McDowell made an excellent start to his bid for a second victory in the Corales Puntacana Championship in the Dominican Republic.

Golf • 24 Mar 22

Graeme McDowell is in action at the Corales Puntacana Championship this week

McDowell gears up for 'bittersweet' mission

Former champion Graeme McDowell has vowed to take the right attitude into his bid for a second victory in the Corales Puntacana Championship.

Golf • 23 Mar 22

Shane Lowry reacts to his birdie on the fourth

Updated Lowry five off the lead after opening round in Florida

Shane Lowry is five shots off the lead after carding a 69 in his opening round at the Valspar Championship in Florida.

Golf • 18 Mar 22

It was a frustrating third round for McIlroy

McIlroy and McDowell well placed at the Arnold Palmer

Ahead of the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational. both Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell are just four shots adrift of joint-leaders Billy Horschel and Talor Gooch

Golf • 06 Mar 22

The four-time major winner carded a second round 72

Rory McIlroy two off the lead at Arnold Palmer Classic

First-round leader Rory McIlroy will begin his third round at the Arnold Palmer Classic Invitational two shots off leader Viktor Hovland in a three-way tie for second place.

Golf • 05 Mar 22

Rory McIlroy plays his tee shot on the 18th

'Methodical' McIlroy sets Day One pace at Bay Hill

Rory McIlroy got straight back into his Bay Hill groove as he took the early clubhouse lead at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

Golf • 04 Mar 22

Graeme Mcdowell