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Thu 07 Jul 2007K Club DigestOmens good for HowellDavid Howell experienced one of the highlights of his career when assisting Europe to victory on the other side of the River Liffey on The K Club's Palmer Course last September, but he is almost as excited about finally getting back to tournament play here at the European Open after a year that has seen him turned into something of a couch potato after suffering one injury after another."I've had my low moments . . . (and ended up) watching 24and Prison Breakand Homes Under the Hammerat 10 o'clock in the morning. At times, you sort of pinch yourself that you were doing more with your life a few weeks ago."