Molinari the elder staking Ryder claim

EDOARDO MOLINARI is the favourite among those European Tour members who believe at least one of their number should be among Colin Montgomerie’s “wild card” picks for Europe’s Ryder Cup team.

Even if he wins this week at Gleneagles, Molinari won’t make the side but having captured the World Cup late last year in partnership with his brother, Francesco and followed up with a series of highly impressive performances this season, there are those who believe he has an undeniable right to a place in Montgomerie’s team.

Edoardo has been quite outspoken in expressing his claims for a place in the side, but still doesn’t believe he will get a “wild card” pick on Sunday night.