Graeme McDowell was forced to withdraw from an Open Championship qualifier Tuesday after Air France lost his clubs on a flight from Paris to Manchester.
Need assistance from @airfrance. Flew into Manchester last night from CDG and my golf clubs are untraceable. I have a 36 qualifier tomorrow for @TheOpen and really need my bag. Thanks in advance. #help
— Graeme McDowell (@Graeme_McDowell) July 2, 2018
McDowell was set to play in a 36-hole qualifier at St. Anne's near Blackpool, England, after playing in last week's Open de France.
Renting a set didn't seem to be an option for the 2010 U.S. Open champ.
Lots of you wanting to know why I don’t grab a set off the rack and give it my best shot to get in @TheOpen. Of course I could do this, but wouldn’t be firing on all cylinders and there are 6 spots up for grabs next 2 weeks at @DDFIrishOpen and @ScottishOpen.
— Graeme McDowell (@Graeme_McDowell) July 2, 2018
As he mentions, McDowell will be in action for this week's Irish Open and next week's Scottish Open, which award three Open Championship spots apiece.
The Open Championship will get underway July 19 at Carnoustie Golf Links in Scotland.
