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Golf Biography

Graeme McDowell

“GMac”

Northern Irish · Portrush, Northern Ireland · Born 30 July 1979

Professional Golfer
1
major wins
9
euro tour wins
5
ryder cups
2010
year won major

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Northern Irish champion who won the 2010 US Open at Pebble Beach to become his country's first major winner since Fred Daly in 1947, a popular and technically sound performer throughout his career.

Graeme McDowell is a Northern Irish golfer who became the first European to win the US Open in 40 years at Pebble Beach in 2010. His iconic holed putt to secure the Ryder Cup for Europe at Celtic Manor in the same year made him a beloved figure in European golf. Known as 'G-Mac' and for his friendly demeanour, McDowell has been one of Europe's most reliable Ryder Cup performers.

Famous For

2010 US Open champion, Ryder Cup hero

Playing Style

How They Played

Strategic course management, strong iron play, excellent under pressure

Legacy

Lasting Impact

First European to win US Open in 40 years, clutch Ryder Cup performer

Career Journey

Timeline

2002 📌 Turned professional
2004 🎯 First European Tour win at Scandinavian Masters
2008 🎯 First PGA Tour win at Ballantine's Championship
2010 🏆 Won US Open at Pebble Beach
2010 🎯 Secured winning Ryder Cup point at Celtic Manor
2012 🎯 Reached career-high world ranking No. 4
2014 🎯 Won French Open on European Tour
Career Timeline — Graeme McDowell
2002
Turned professional
2004
First European Tour win at Scandinavian Masters
2008
First PGA Tour win at Ballantine's Championship
2010
Won US Open at Pebble Beach
2010
Secured winning Ryder Cup point at Celtic Manor
2012
Reached career-high world ranking No. 4
2014
Won French Open on European Tour