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Graeme McDowell would like to write one of his own come Sunday afternoon at this week’s Irish Open at Fota Island Resort.
The historic event showcases the best of Irish golf, and with Rory McIlroy’s decision to represent Ireland at the next Olympics, along with Royal Portrush’s awarding of The Open Championship, there is a special feeling in the air in County Cork, located at the southern tip of Ireland.
“Yeah, it is really set for a great week,” said McDowell. “Like I say, the course is great. If we can get more of this weather, the fans will come out and enjoy the week, and it will be a really amazing showcase for Irish golf in general. So I’m just really excited about the weekend.”
McDowell has achieved a great deal in his career, however winning his home tournament has thus far alluded the World Number 22.
It is something the 34 year old wants to put right, starting on Thursday, when he takes to the course upon which he made his Irish Open debut.
“Of course I’d love to win an Irish Open”, said the 34 year old. “My record is not really great in this tournament, but I’m certainly here to try and put paid to that this week, and this is the type of golf course that I feel like I can win an Irish Open on.”
While the news that McIlroy has announced his intention to represent Ireland at the Rio Olympics caused much excitement at Fota Island Resort , for McDowell it represents a once in a lifetime chance to compete alongside his good friend on one of world sport’s biggest stages.
“To have Rory McIlroy representing Ireland in the Olympic Games is very special,” He said. “I'm glad that he's committed and I'm hoping to be there alongside him. I've played alongside Rory in Ryder Cups and World Cups and things like that, but I really have no concept of what the Olympic Games is going to be like. It’s the biggest sporting event on the planet.”
McDowell is experienced enough to know that his place in both the Ryder Cup and Olympics teams – two events that clearly mean so much to him – is by no means guaranteed.
However, he will be doing all he can to be selected for those showpiece events, starting on Thursday when he attempts to win his first Irish Open.
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