Graeme McDowell is a golfer who is well-known to many and a man who has left a deep mark by playing in the Ryder Cup. The 47-year-old Northern Irishman has been part of the team four times and was vice-captain twice.
The chances of him playing in this year's edition were slim. But it seems that the experienced golfer was open to any option, even if it meant helping players like Jon Rahm.
He is ready to do anything to help the European team, but the Northern Irishman still hopes to be at Bethpage Black and be a huge support for his team.
"Jon Rahm asked me earlier this year if I was asked to be a vice-captain at Bethpage Black would I accept it. I replied if they asked me to make coffees for you - I would go and make coffees," said McDowell, who famously holed the winning putt at Celtic Manor in 2010.
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That's how much it means to me and how much I want to be there in a supporting role for Team Europe.
It goes without saying as we look towards Adare Manor in two years' time I would do anything to be in that European team room, to be part of that team, to put that team Europe shirt on one more time, to have the badge on my chest, to cheer the guys on and help Europe win another Ryder Cup. I hope to be there."- he said, as quoted by BBC.
LIV Golf
McDowell surprised many when he joined LIV Golf, a controversial league backed by Saudi Arabia, three years ago. Although he still feels that he can be an important part of the team, he is aware that golf policy does not allow him to play in this tournament.
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While golfers from the controversial tour were hoping for a unification between them and the PGA Tour, the situation still hasn't moved from the deadlock.
He hopes things can change in the future, though, wanting the PGA Tour and LIV Golf to become one.
Graeme is especially looking forward to the arrival of the new CEOs of the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, and emphasizes that the two have an excellent relationship. This could be the guarantee of success and eventual final agreement between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour.
The future of this golfer will be very interesting, and whether he will secure a place in the team in two years remains to be seen.
