RAS GETS HIS RYDE

Hojgaard secures his Cup place

- BY JIM VAN WIJK

RASMUS HOJGAARD secured an automatic qualifying spot for the European Ryder Cup team - as Sweden's Alex Noren held his nerve to take a one-shot victory in the British Masters at The Belfry.

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 as a guaranteed spot in the team, the Irishman is certain to be among six wildcards.