23 Aug 2010

Swede Hanson virtually secures Ryder Cup place

6:41 am on 23 August 2010

The Swedish golfer Peter Hanson virtually secured a place in Europe's Ryder Cup team to play the United States in October with victory at the Czech Open.

Hanson had to survive a three-way playoff after taking a four stroke lead into the final round.

The 20 year old New Zealander Danny Lee tied for 35th after a final round of 72.