GRAEME MCDOWELL AND THE US OPEN

Early day motion 279, tabled 21 June 2010 by Gregory Campbell (DUP). Signed by 19 members.

That this House notes the outstanding achievement of Northern Ireland golfer Graeme McDowell in winning the United States Open, even among the intense competition offered by the world's elite players; and recognises the Portrush-based man's progress towards the top of the golfing world, proving that Northern Ireland now boasts three of the best golfers in the world in Rory McIlroy, Darren Clarke and the current US Open winner Graeme McDowell.

Signatures by party: DUP 7, Labour 4, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Liberal Democrat 2, Alliance 1, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1.