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McDowell helps Cleeks advance in LIV event

DORAL, Florida: Graeme McDowell holed an 18-foot birdie putt on the third extra hole to win a foursomes match and send the Cleeks to a surprise victory over Cameron Smith's Ripper team Friday (Saturday in Manila) in the quarterfinals of the LIV Golf team championship.

Smith had to go 19 holes in a singles match against Martin Kaymer, while Richard Bland of Cleeks easily handled Marc Leishman to set up the decisive point in foursomes.