HIT & SWISS FOR MATT

MATT FITZPATRICK has no complaints about his Ryder Cup snub even after winning the Omega European Masters title in Switzerland.

The Englishman (left) beat Lucas Bjerregaard in a play-off to become the first man since Seve Ballesteros in 1978 to defend the European crown, a perfect response to the decision of Thomas Bjorn (right) not to award him a Ryder Cup wild card.

The 24-year-old from Sheffield, who represented Europe at the 2016 Ryder Cup, accepts he has not played well enough to warrant a call.

“I didn’t play well enough this summer, it’s as simple as that,” Fitzpatrick said.

“I don’t hold anything against Thomas for not picking me, I understand why he has gone for experience because it is vital in Ryder Cups.”

Fitzpatrick had to work hard for his repeat success in the Swiss Alps, though, as he needed to birdie the final hole to force a play-off – despite going into the final round with a two-shot lead. “Of all of my wins this was the most difficult,” he added. “I didn’t have my A-game today. I just didn’t play my best but I managed to grind it out, and made some crucial birdies coming in. I am delighted, this is one of my best.”