McDowell was joint second with England's Graeme Storm behind Dutchman Maarten Lafeber.

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Graeme Storm, another Englishman, equalled The Belfry course record with an eight-under-par 64 to nestle amongst a group of players on six under.

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On the European Tour, England's Graeme Storm lead at the halfway stage of the KLM Open at Hilversum Friday, carding a second round 66.

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