Follow usMatt Fitzpatrick booked his place for the upcoming Ryder Cup after securing a third-place finish at the European Masters in Switzerland.
The result means Fitzpatrick will replace fellow Englishman Tommy Fleetwood as one of the two automatic qualifiers of Europe.
Robert MacIntyre from Scotland claimed the other spot despite finishing 55th.
✅ Rory McIlroy
✅ Jon Rahm
✅ Robert MacIntyre
✅ Viktor Hovland
✅ Tyrrell Hatton
✅ Matt Fitzpatrick#TeamEurope's six automatic qualifiers. pic.twitter.com/n1CKMzxc0M— Ryder Cup Europe (@RyderCupEurope) September 3, 2023
The 29-year-old made three bogeys in the final four holes to waste his chances of drawing level with Spanish great Seve Ballesteros for the most wins at the event, having secured two wins beforehand.
Prior to this weekend Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Viktor Hovland and Tyrrell Hatton had all come through the European and world points lists to earn selection for Europe’s team.
The United States finalised their 12-man team last Tuesday for the 29 September-1 October match in Rome.
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