Graeme McDowell now clear 'Sports Personality' favourite after Ryder Cup win
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By Nick Harris 4 October 2010 Graeme McDowell has become the clear favourite to win the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award after winning the crucial deciding match in the Ryder Cup this afternoon to regain the trophy for Europe from America. McDowell, 31, from Portrush in Northern Ireland, was already among the leading contenders, having won the US Open at Pebble Beach in June. But after beating Hunter Mahan 3&1 in the deciding singles match this afternoon, to seal Europe's 14 1/2 - 13 1/2 victory, McDowell's price came in to make him clear favourite for the SPOTY award.
Graeme McDowell now clear 'Sports Personality' favourite after Ryder Cup win
Graeme McDowell now clear 'Sports…
Graeme McDowell now clear 'Sports Personality' favourite after Ryder Cup win
By Nick Harris 4 October 2010 Graeme McDowell has become the clear favourite to win the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award after winning the crucial deciding match in the Ryder Cup this afternoon to regain the trophy for Europe from America. McDowell, 31, from Portrush in Northern Ireland, was already among the leading contenders, having won the US Open at Pebble Beach in June. But after beating Hunter Mahan 3&1 in the deciding singles match this afternoon, to seal Europe's 14 1/2 - 13 1/2 victory, McDowell's price came in to make him clear favourite for the SPOTY award.