NORTHERN IRELAND’S GRAEME McDowell ended a two-year victory drought Sunday with a three-shot triumph in the World Challenge hosted by Tiger Woods.
McDowell, who capped a stellar 2010 season that saw him win the US Open with a victory in this unofficial post-season invitational, hadn’t won anywhere in the world since then.
He carded a four-under par 68 in the final round for a 72-hole total of 17-under 271 and a three-stroke victory over Keegan Bradley.
Bradley, the 2011 PGA Championship winner who started the day two shots off McDowell’s lead, posted a 69 for 274.
After taking the 54-hole lead on Saturday, McDowell admitted that even though this tournament isn’t part of any tour, it would be nice to grab a win to cap a mixed season in which he settled for a tie for second at the US Open, and a tie for fifth at the British Open.
Bo Van Pelt carded a 70 for sole possession of third place on 278, while tournament host Woods carded a one-under 71 on the rain-soaked Sherwood Country Club course for a share of fourth place on 279.
He was joined by Jim Furyk (70) and Rickie Fowler (69).
