Wilson edging closer to Cup debut

Much to his relief, Oliver Wilson still had his Ryder Cup fate in his own hands at Gleneagles today – and the way he started should have filled him with confidence.

Fighting to keep the 10th and last qualifying place on the points table, Wilson had to produce an eagle and two birdies in the last 10 holes of his second round to survive the halfway cut at the Johnnie Walker Championship.