Graeme McDowell through the years at the Ryder Cup

October 2, 2024

NEWPORT, WALES - OCTOBER 04: Graeme McDowell of Europe celebrates his birdie putt on the 16th green in the singles matches during the 2010 Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort on October 4, 2010 in Newport, Wales. (Photo by Tom Dulat/Getty Images)

October 2, 2024

AUCHTERARDER, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 28: Graeme McDowell of Europe reacts after victory against Jordan Spieth of the United States on the 17th hole during the Singles Matches of the 2014 Ryder Cup on the PGA Centenary course at the Gleneagles Hotel on September 28, 2014 in Auchterarder, Scotland. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

October 2, 2024

LOUISVILLE, KY - SEPTEMBER 19: Graeme McDowell of the European team hits a tee shot during the afternoon four-ball matches on day one of the 2008 Ryder Cup at Valhalla Golf Club on September 19, 2008 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

October 2, 2024

NEWPORT, WALES - OCTOBER 03: Graeme McDowell of Europe celebrates winning his match on the 17th green during the Fourball & Foursome Matches during the 2010 Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort on October 3, 2010 in Newport, Wales. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

October 2, 2024

NEWPORT, WALES - OCTOBER 04: Graeme McDowell of Europe celebrates his birdie putt on the 16th green in the singles matches during the 2010 Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort on October 4, 2010 in Newport, Wales. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

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October 2, 2024

MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 30: European team captain Jose Maria Olazabal poses with Graeme McDowell and the Ryder Cup after Europe defeated the USA 14.5 to 13.5 to retain the Ryder Cup during the Singles Matches for The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 30, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

October 2, 2024

LOUISVILLE, KY - SEPTEMBER 20: Graeme McDowell of the European team celebrates a putt on the 16th hole during the afternoon four-ball matches on day two of the 2008 Ryder Cup at Valhalla Golf Club on September 20, 2008 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

October 2, 2024

NEWPORT, WALES - OCTOBER 04: European Team member Graeme McDowell poses with the Ryder Cup following Europe's 14.5 to 13.5 victory over the USA at the 2010 Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort on October 4, 2010 in Newport, Wales. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)

October 2, 2024

MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 30: Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland and Europe plays his third shot at the 9th hole during the Singles Matches for The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 30, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)