AKRON, Ohio – This is a man with which we are familiar.
This is Graeme McDowell, carving his golf ball at will and walking with purpose after it. Steely-eyed and focused on the course, but quickly cracking a smile once the final putt is holed.
This is a man we once knew well, but one who hasn’t been around for quite some time. Well, he finally resurfaced during the opening round of the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational.
McDowell once again made a difficult game seem easy Thursday at Firestone Country Club, shooting a 4-under 66 to share second place, one shot behind Danny Lee.