Graeme McDowell jumped to world No 8 with his win in the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town. Graeme McDowell’s grinding determination and his improved short game paid dividends when he beat fellow US Open champion Webb Simpson at the first extra hole to win the RBC Heritage and return to the world’s Top 10.

Padraig Harrington poses with the trophy after winning the 30th Grand Slam of Golf in Bermuda. (Photo courtesy Montana Pritchard/The PGA of America)Pádraig Harrington hopes he’s got the winning habit again after closing with the sweetest three-putt of his career to win the PGA Grand Slam of Golf in Bermuda and end his two-year victory drought.

Padraig Harrington leads the PGA Grand Slam of Golf thanks to an opening 66. Picture courtesy of PGA of America/Montana PritchardPadraig Harrington couldn’t resist talking about his putting despite firing seven birdies in a 66 to take the lead in the 36-hole PGA Grand Slam of Golf in Bermuda.

Padraig Harrington is happy to sacrifice world ranking points for another chance to win the PGA Grand Slam of Golf. Picture by golffile.iePadraig Harrington has been handed the chance to complete some “unfinished business” and add the $1.35 million PGA Grand Slam of Golf to his CV next week.

McIlroy in Bermuda as US Open champion last year. Rory McIlroy has opted not to play in October’s PGA Grand Slam, the Bermuda Royal Gazette has reported.

Rory McIlroy is just two shots behind former Walker Cup rival Webb Simpson in the Wells Fargo Championship. Rory McIlroy stirred memories of the magical weekend that gave him his first PGA Tour win at Quail Hollow just two years ago when he slammed his boot to the floor and carded a six under par 66 to trail leader Webb Simpson by just two shots entering the final round of the Wells Fargo Championship.

A jaded Graeme McDowell had every reason to ask himself why he’d entered The McGladrey Classic after a roller coaster 70 left him seven shots off the pace and tied 78th on the Seaside Course at Sea Island.