Nervy Rasmus books Ryder spot

RASMUS HOJGAARD secured the remaining automatic qualifying place in Europe’s Ryder Cup team — as Sweden’s Alex Noren held his nerve to take a one-shot win in the British Masters at the Belfry.

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Hojgaard made sure of his spot in the team at Bethpage next month with a closing round of 71 to finish on eight under par and a share of 13th place.

And while he replaces Shane Lowry in the top six guaranteed a spot in the team, the Irishman is certain to be among six wild cards.