Hanson secures Ryder spot

Swede Peter Hanson became the eighth member and fifth new cap in Europe’s Ryder Cup team today when he did what he had to do in the Johnnie Walker Championship at Gleneagles.

Hanson, winner of last week’s Czech Open, needed a top-43 finish to guarantee a debut at Celtic Manor and, when birdies at the 15th and 17th helped him to a closing 73, he was certain to be in.