Graeme McDowell has promised to throw open the bar to PGA Tour media representatives at his newly-opened tavern at Lake Nona following his three stroke success in the World Challenge.

McDowell ended a two-year winless drought with a final round of 68 for a 17-under par tally on the Sherwood Country Club course and scene also of his last victory in 2010.

Usually when McDowell wins he telephones the Rathmore Club at Royal Portrush and throws open the bar.

But in celebrating his $US 1.2m windfall the 33-year old has invited accredited PGA Tour media to toast his latest victory at his new Nona Bluc tavern restaurant at Lake None in Florida.

Graeme McDowell promises free beers for PGA Tour media after getting his hands on Tiger’s trophy for a second time in his career.

“Free beers with PGA TOUR media credentials only,” he said smiling.

“Traditionally when I win an event I call home to my home golf club.

“But Lake Nona has kind of become my second home golf club, and I typically have a free bar for the members for a defined period of time, obviously.

“I always call Rathmore, my home golf course.  It’s a bit late there now.  What is it, 11:35.  I was going to say it’s not too early for those boys, believe me.

“Hopefully my dad will make a phone call and we’ll shout the boys a few drinks and shed the boys a few drinks at Lake Nona.

“But I think traditionally it may be drinks on the house at Nona Blue when I win a tournament. So thankfully it’s not open yet.  So I’ll save a few dollars this time around.

“I’ll be working on it obviously my next ten weeks.  We’re hoping for mid to late January.  So I’ll be putting my January dad on hold for the opening.  But looking forward to it.”

And witnessing McDowell win for a first time was his financee, Kristin Stape.

“She’s sitting right there,” said McDowell pointing to her at the back of the Media Centre.

“Obviously just a huge amount of fun for us both really.  Hopefully this is the first of many.

“You know, getting engaged three or four weeks ago was a huge step in my life, and this is really kind of made it a lot of fun.

“I certainly enter a new chapter in my life which I feel is going to bring a lot of solidity and support to my golf career and this is a great way to begin it.

“She’s in support of what I do and loves to try and get out when she can.  She flew in Friday night, and thankfully it was worth the trip.”