McDowell wins shot of the month award

Graeme McDowell's nine-iron to 15 feet during the Italian Open play-off is the surprise winner of the European Tour's Royal Bank…

Graeme McDowell's nine-iron to 15 feet during the Italian Open play-off is the surprise winner of the European Tour's Royal Bank of Scotland Shot of the Month for April.

The Irishman won the tournament following that shot after opponent Thomas Levet had gone in the water at the fourth extra hole.

McDowell earns a cheque for £1,000 to be donated to a charity of his choice.

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