Robinson and McGuinness congratulate McDowell

First Minister Rt Hon Peter D. Robinson MLA and deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness MP MLA have congratulated local golfer Graeme McDowell on becoming Europe's first US Open Champion for forty years.

Mr Robinson said: "Winning the US Open is an outstanding achievement. I would like to offer Graeme my sincerest congratulations on becoming the first golfer from Northern Ireland to win a major since 1947. I am sure that there will be more Major victories to come."

Mr McGuinness said: "Graeme has once again shown that our local sporting talent is of a world class standard. Graeme's cool calm and collected manner led him to a sensational victory last night at Pebble Beach. I too would like to offer my congratulation to Graeme and all his team on a job well done."

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