NIRMcDowell joined golf’s elite in 2010, when he became only the second European to win the U.S. Open in 85 years. He followed up that victory at Pebble Beach a few months later by sinking the putt that clinched the Ryder Cup for Europe. The Northern Irishman has won 16 pro events worldwide, with two top-10 finishes in other majors, and has spent nearly 400 weeks in the world’s top 50.
- Winner of 16 tournaments worldwide, including the 2010 U.S. Open.
- His victory in the U.S. Open ended a 40-year drought for Europeans in that event.
- Has won tournaments in more than 10 different countries.
- Has spent more than 20 weeks of his career as a top-5 player and nearly 400 weeks inside the world top 50.
- Was ranked a career-best 4th in the world in 2011.
- Won his first professional event in just his fourth starter after turning pro.
- Provided the clinching point for Europe at the 2010 Ryder Cup.
- As a college senior at the University of Alabama-Birmingham in 2002, he won six of 12 events and received the Haskins Award for outstanding college golfer.
2023
| EVENT | SCORES | FINISH |
|---|---|---|
OMAN | 73-72-73-74 | T-36th |
2022
| EVENT | SCORES | FINISH |
|---|---|---|
ENGLAND | 70-69-70-72 | T-15th |
INDONESIAN MASTERS | 70-67-67-69 | T-3rd |
WINS (1)
2010 U.S. Open – Became the first European to win the U.S. Open since Tony Jacklin in 1970 ... Was only player to not finish over par at Pebble Beach, shooting a final-round 74 to win at even par 284, one stroke ahead of Gregory Havret ... Held the 36-hole lead before falling three strokes behind Dustin Johnson after 54 holes ... Said McDowell: "I think I've died and gone to heaven for sure. This can't be really real. I don't think this will ever sink in."
STARTS AND FINISHES
Masters
Starts: 10
Best finish: 17th (2009)
Top 10s: 0
Cuts made: 3
PGA Championship
Starts: 15
Best finish: 10th (2009)
Top 10s: 1
Cuts made: 7
U.S. Open
Starts: 15
Best finish: Win (2010)
Top 10s: 2
Cuts made: 10
Open Championship
Starts: 14
Best finish: 5th (2012)
Top 10s: 2
Cuts made: 11
RYDER CUP HISTORY (Team Europe)
Appearances (4): 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014
Record (wins, losses, halves): 8-5-2
Total matches: 15
Singles (W-L-H): 3-1-0
Foursomes (W-L-H): 4-2-1
Four-balls (W-L-H): 1-2-1
