DEFENDING champion Graeme McDowell has suffered more than most in the wet and windy conditions at Celtic Manor this afternoon.

The Ryder Cup hero is six over par today, taking him from seven under at the start of his third round to just one under after nine holes.

Pontypridd's Jamie Donaldson has also slipped down the leaderboard to two under but Newport's Phillip Price has prospered in the rain. He's now at three under par after a 68, leaving him tied for sixth place behind current leaders Anders Hansen and Peter Hanson on six under.