Graeme McDowell plays on both the DP World Tour as well as on the PGA Tour. Moreover, he is the 2010 US Open Champion, making him one of the best professional golfers. This week at the Waste Management Phoenix Open, McDowell is part of the field. Notably, the Irishman made a huge putt for a birdie in his opening round at TPC Scottsdale, and Twitter can’t stop reacting.
McDowell is just into his third event of the 2022 PGA Tour season. He finished at tied 40th position at the American Express with a score of 10 under par. However, the Irishman stole the show at the 2022 Waste Management Phoenix Open.
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Twitter reacts to Graeme McDowell making a long putt
McDowell drained a huge birdie put at the short par four 17th. The hole only measures 348 yards. However, for the short hitters, if they land their second shot a bit short, it can be quite a long putt on a huge green.
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Apr 30, 2021; Palm Harbor, Florida, USA; Caddie for Graeme McDowell wears a bib with the name “GMac” during the second round of the Valspar Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports| Reuters
The long green did not pose any such issues for Graeme. The Irish professional drained an 80 feet long putt on the 17th hole. The crowd screamed after he sank his putt and he himself was seen laughing as he went to pick his ball from the cup.
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The line was not an issue with the putt being long. However, the ball had stopped gathering pace and just made its last roll into the hole resulting in a birdie. Not bad for a 42-year-old.
Golf fans on Twitter exploded after seeing him making a huge putt. Let’s check out some of the reactions acknowledging McDowells’ beautiful put.
Definitely one of the more ridiculous birdies I’ve made in my life. Drove it in fairway trap and had to just splash it middle of the green and take my medicine. Well…kind of!!!! @WMPhoenixOpen https://t.co/poqbiKV317
— Graeme McDowell (@Graeme_McDowell) February 10, 2022
Longest putt anyone has made on that hole in 11 years!
— Justin Ray (@JustinRayGolf) February 11, 2022
G-Mac, that putt was a longer distance than some of our @WheelsUp flights. Impressive, brother!
— Lee Applbaum (@leeapplbaum) February 10, 2022
Fantastic, loved watching it. You’ve inspired me for my weekend round! 💪🏼
— Sean McCarthy (@Sean_E_McCarthy) February 10, 2022
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Well, it sure has inspired a lot of fans over the globe. With this putting masterstroke, we can expect more fireworks from GMac in the following rounds as well.
McDowell’s round one summary
Graeme opened his 2022 WM Phoenix Open with a three-under-par, 68. His first nine included two birdies and the rest all were pars, as a result, making the turn in two-under-par, 33. The back nine included two birdies and one bogey on the 18th hole. McDowell is currently four shots off the lead.
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