Watson bemoans lack of crowd control in Paris

Bubba Watson made an early exit from the Alstom French Open in Paris today, but not before lashing out at the lack of crowd control.

The world number 12 carded two rounds of 74 in his first regular European Tour event to put him out on six over par.

“On every tee it says no phones, no video cameras and on every tee there’s hundreds,” said Watson.

“It’s different – it’s not a normal tournament. There’s cameras, there’s phones, no security. I don’t know which holes to walk through – there’s no ropes.

“I’m not saying it’s bad, it’s just something I’m not used to and not comfortable with. It’s very strange to me.”

The American was heading home after a bit more sightseeing, but confirmed he will be back for The Open at Sandwich in two weeks.

“I’ll play the British because it’s a major – that’s the only reason.”

As for the following week’s tournament in Sweden, where he did have plans to play, he added: “We’ll see – it’s a few weeks away.”

Two years ago Ian Poulter threatened never to return to the French Open after being put off by a press photographer. He did play last season, but was absent this week.