ISM's Graeme McDowell
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McDowell Builds on Initial Success
Graeme McDowell showed at the weekend in Germany just why he is
anxious to join the clutch of young Brits eager to establish a
new order among European golfers.
McDowell, quiet of recent months while undergoing swing changes,
finished fifth at the Deutsche Bank SAP Open among a star-packed
top 10 that included five Ryder Cup players and two Major champions.
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The former American collegiate record breaker collected almost
€100,000 for his efforts in finishing just three shots behind
play-off winner Padraig Harrington in Hamburg.
Now he looks to build on his initial success of last season as
the Tour heads for its spiritual home at Wentworth and this week's
Volvo PGA Championship.
"Things are turning round for Graeme at just the right time
with so many big tournaments ahead including our own Daily Telegraph
Damovo British Masters at the Marriott Forest of Arden,"
said ISM chief Andrew Chandler this week.
"Even when he won in his debut season on Tour, Graeme knew
that he would have to change some aspects of his game and now
he is gaining the benefits," added Chandler.
It was a lucrative week for the ISM stable as Darren Clarke also
finished in the top 10 with four sub-70 returns while David Park
continued the consistency that has been the hallmark of his game
this season with a 12th place finish.
Scot Andrew Coltart also broke par four times to finish 16th while
Carlos Rodiles beat 70 for his last three rounds to finish 29th...
alongside a certain Mr. Tiger Woods.
20th May 2003
by Martin Hardy on behalf of ISM
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