Ryder Cup: Graeme McDowell a big fan of Friday partner Victor Dubuisson
Friday 26 September 2014 20:41, UK
Graeme McDowell predicted a big future for Victor Dubuisson after they teamed up for Ryder Cup foursomes win at Gleneagles.
The Frenchman made his debut in the event alongside McDowell and they led for most of the afternoon before seeing off the experienced US pairing of Phil Mickelson and Keegan Bradley 3 & 2.
And McDowell was full of praise for his new partner afterwards, saying: "I've always been very fortunate in Ryder Cups to have pretty decent partners.
"Obviously I played with Rory (McIlroy) the last couple years - he turned out okay.
"I was very fortunate to be playing alongside a player who I think really is Europe's next superstar.
"He was awesome today. He didn't miss a shot. His iron play was just outstanding in really tough conditions."
Dubuisson admitted he had plenty of nerves in the run-up to his first Ryder Cup, but he was able to overcome them and secure what he hopes will be the first point of many.
"It was amazing, playing with Graeme," Dubuisson said.
"Yesterday I was feeling a little nervous. This morning was a long wait for us to play - I think we teed off at 2.35pm - you wake up at 8am and you think about the afternoon all morning.
"But the fact that I spent a lot of time with Graeme these last few days has really helped me.
"When I was walking with him to the tee he was next to me and then the stress completely disappeared.
"I was only feeling positive. I was only feeling positive from the crowd and then I've been able to just play my game."
