Bjorn eyes Ryder Cup spot

A place in the Ryder Cup is within Thomas Bjorn’s sights after his stunning comeback victory in the Nissan Irish Open.

Tue, 23 May, 2006 - 11:25

A place in the Ryder Cup is within Thomas Bjorn’s sights after his stunning comeback victory in the Nissan Irish Open.

Bjorn birdied the last two holes at Carton House to edge out playing partner Paul Casey in the €2.2m event, which was carried over into Monday due to bad weather.

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Courts Golf Nissan Irish Open Place: Carton House Place: The Belfry Place: K Club Place: Ireland Place: Emerald Isle Person: Bjorn Person: Thomas Bjorn Person: Paul Casey Person: Dane Person: Ian Woosnam Person: Woosie Event: Ryder Cup Event: Irish Open Event: Nissan Irish Open Event: European Open

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