Adrian Meronk finishes strongly to win in Rome and boost Ryder Cup hopes

Poland’s Adrian Meronk boosted his Ryder Cup chances with victory in the DS Automobiles Italian Open (Donall Farmer/PA)

Poland’s Adrian Meronk breathed a sigh of relief after winning the DS Automobiles Open to boost his chances of securing a Ryder Cup debut.

Meronk held his nerve on the closing stretch to withstand the challenge of French pair Romain Langasque and Julien Guerrier at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club, which will host the Ryder Cup later this year.