Ryder cup Hopefuls Make Last-ditch Effort at Omega european Masters
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The stage is set for a potentially pivotal week at the Omega European Masters in Crans-sur-Sierre,Switzerland,as several European golfers attempt to impress captain Luke Donald ahead of Monday’s announcement of his six Ryder cup picks. The six automatic qualifiers for the European team were determined last Sunday, but the final roster spots remain up for grabs. While a win or strong finish won’t alter the points standings, a standout performance could sway Donald’s decision.
The Contenders
Several players on the cusp of Ryder Cup selection are competing at the DP World Tour event. Notably absent are those ranked 6th through 10th in the European points standings, but the following hopefuls are in action:
11. matt Fitzpatrick: https://www.pgatour.com/players/matt-fitzpatrick
12. Matt Wallace: https://www.pgatour.com/players/matt-wallace
14. Marco Penge: https://www.dpworldtour.com/players/marco-penge
15. Aaron Rai: https://www.dpworldtour.com/players/aaron-rai
16. Jordan Smith: https://www.dpworldtour.com/players/jordan-smith
18. Nicolai Hojgaard: https://www.dpworldtour.com/players/nicolai-hoejgaard
* 26. Alex Noren: https://www.pgatour.com/players/alex-noren
Rasmus Hojgaard, who secured his place on the team through the automatic qualifying process, is also participating in the tournament.https://www.rydercup.com/team-europe/players
Notable Additional Players
The field also includes players taking advantage of a break in their respective tours. Wyndham Clark and Erik van Rooyen are competing following the conclusion of the PGA Tour FedEx Season. Additionally, miguel Angel Jimenez is playing as the PGA tour Champions is off this week.
Can a Strong Showing Change Donald’s mind?
While players can no longer accrue Ryder Cup points, a strong performance at the Omega European Masters could serve as a final statement to Captain Donald. Whether he has already finalized his picks remains unknown, but the tournament provides a valuable possibility for hopefuls to demonstrate their form and desire to represent Team Europe.
The 2023 Ryder Cup will be held from September 29 – October 1 at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Rome, Italy. https://www.rydercup.com/