British Masters Performance Lands Danish Golfer European Ryder Cup Spot

Danish golfer Rasmus Højgaard has secured his place in the European Ryder Cup team after finishing 13th at the British Masters. The 24-year-old’s performance at the Belfry’s Brabazon Course ensured his sixth place in the European rankings and qualification for the European team competing at Bethpage Black in September.

RASMUS HØJGAARD!! The Dane is on course for a European Ryder Cup spot 🇪🇺

Overcoming Challenges and Securing Qualification

Højgaard alternated between strong and challenging performances throughout the tournament. Despite four bogeys between holes 5 and 12, he managed to secure a final score of -8 (280) with a last card of 71 (-1). His consistency and determination throughout the tournament ultimately secured his qualification for the European Ryder Cup team.

I was so stressed on the course today. I said to Tom (his Franco-English shopping cart, Tom Ayling) that I did not know how I was going to get there. J‘I managed to make a good four in the end. So yes, I am in Angels.

Rasmus Højgaard

Looking Ahead to the Ryder Cup

Højgaard will join fellow qualified players including Rory McIlroy, Robert MacIntyre, Tommy Fleetwood, Justin Rose, and Tyrrell Hatton in representing Europe at the Ryder Cup. With his experience from watching the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome and participating in the European Team Championship earlier this year, Højgaard is well-prepared for the challenge ahead.

Did You Know?

• Højgaard is currently ranked 68th in the world.
• He is the only player from the European Tour to maintain his PGA Tour card for 2026.
• Højgaard secured his first professional victory at the Scandinavian Mixed in 2021.

Pro Tips from Rasmus Højgaard

I don’t know what to feel right now. I was so stressed on the course today. I said to Tom that I did not know how I was going to get there. J

‘I managed to make a good four in the end. So yes, I am in Angels.

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