McDowell won two-and-half points in four matches in Kentucky

Northern Ireland's Graham McDowell is aiming to put Europe's Ryder Cup defeat behind him at the British Masters.

The Northern Ireland star is one of only two members of the team beaten by the US at Valhalla in action at The Belfry along with Lee Westwood.

"I'm pretty tired, a bit jetlagged, and I'm not going to know how I feel until I get a club in my hand," he said.

"But I'm here at The Belfry and I'm looking forward to getting my game face back on again."

McDowell played in four matches in Kentucky and said his first Ryder Cup had been a full-on experience.

"It was a hugely draining week with a lot of adrenaline flying around the system. I have no doubt there is going to be a bit of a comedown and I am fully prepared for that," he said.

Both he and Westwood have been given later tee-off times on Thursday to give them more rest before their first rounds.

On Tuesday, another of Europe's Ryder Cup players, Oliver Wilson, pulled out of the event citing fatigue.

The 28-year-old played just two games on his Ryder Cup debut, but said the event left him feeling exhausted.

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"I've made a few mistakes this year playing when I wasn't ready to play and I don't think I can give it 100% this week," he said.

And Wilson revealed he was still reliving events from Valhalla.

"Yes it was only two matches I played, but they were 14-hour days," he said.

"The week was everything I thought it would be and more. I'm worn out, it's been hard to switch off and so I don't think it's right to play.

"I can't afford to go and not play well. This way I can rest and prepare for the Dunhill Links in Scotland next week.

"My main goal now is to qualify for The Masters next April and one big week can get me there through the world's top 50 at the end of the year."