Witness Rasmus Hojgaard’s incredible journey to securing the final automatic spot on Europe’s Ryder Cup team! Relive the tense moments at the British Masters where he battled nerves to edge out Shane Lowry. Watch his emotional reaction after receiving the call from Captain Luke Donald and hear his thoughts on joining his twin brother Nicolai in representing Europe. This video includes highlights from the British Masters, Hojgaard’s final round performance, and his post-tournament interview. Don’t miss this inspiring story of determination and triumph in the world of golf! #RyderCup #RasmusHojgaard #BritishMasters #GolfHighlights
Raasmas Hygard is absolutely thrilled after clinching the last automatic qualification spot for Europe’s Rider Cup team. This exciting achievement came after he finished tied for 13th place at the British Masters, a tournament that concluded with Alex Norin taking home the victory on Sunday. To secure his place, Hygard needed to finish at least in a two-way tie for 29th or better at the Bellfrey. This was crucial for him to gather enough points to surpass Shane Lowry who was holding on to the sixth and final automatic qualifying position for the European team. Despite feeling intense pressure throughout the day, Hoygard managed to shoot a solid one under 71 in his final round, successfully moving ahead of Lowry in the standings. Norin, on the other hand, delivered an impressive performance with a 67, sealing his win with a 7 ft bogey putt on the last hole, finishing at 16 under par. I’m not sure how to process this. I was incredibly stressed on the course today. I kept telling my caddy that I didn’t know how I would handle the pressure, Hogard expressed, clearly overwhelmed with emotion. He is set to make his RDER Cup debut at the renowned Beth Page Black Course next month. I’m over the moon right now, he added, reflecting his joy and relief. After his round, Hogard received a congratulatory call from European captain Luke Donald. You’ve earned it. You belong here, and I’m very, very excited to have you on the team. Donald was heard saying clearly pleased with Hogard’s performance. Donald further acknowledged the challenges Hogard faced during the week, stating, “I know it was a stressful week with many ups and downs, but you came out on top, and that’s what matters. You should be proud of yourself.” In addition to Hogard, Rory Mroy, Justin Rose, Tommy Fleetwood, Robert McIntyre, and Tier Hatton had already secured the other five automatic spots on Luke Donald’s team, which will be defending the Ryder Cup title. As for Shane Lowry, he now faces the uncertainty of hoping to be selected as one of the six captains picks to complete the 12 member team with those selections set to be announced on September 1. Interestingly, Rasmus Hoygard’s twin brother Nikolai also made waves by competing for Europe in the 2023 Ryder Cup held near Rome. What do you think about the pressure athletes face in high stakes tournaments like this? Do you believe that automatic qualifications should be the only way to secure a spot on such prestigious teams? Share your thoughts in the comments.
