No three-in-row as McDowell misses cut in France

Graeme McDowell admitted he needs to "clear his mind" after his bid for a third successive Alstom Open de France title came to an ignominious early end.

McDowell was one of 42 players unable to complete their opening rounds on schedule at Le Golf National after thunderstorms on Thursday resulted in a delay of almost two-and-a-half hours.