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LATEST WINNER  CHRIS KIRK HOPES 

HE WILL GET US RYDER CUP PLACE

FROM SKY SPORTS.COM 

Chris Kirk is hoping his victory at the Deutsche Bank Championship at TPC Boston, Norton, Massachusetts last night (UK time) may have earned him a place in the US Ryder Cup team.

The American, who was joint third with Rory McIlroy and Jason Day on 10 under going into the final day, carded five birdies in a final-round 66 to beat Australia's Geoff Ogilvy and fellow Americans Russell Henley and Billy Horschel by two shots.
The 29-year-old posted the biggest win of his career and moved into the top spot in the FedEx Cup playoff standings.
"I really felt good with the putter today. My biggest win ever," said Kirk, who reached 15-under 269 at TPC Boston. 
"I am very happy with my win today.
"I may look calmer than some other guys in that situation, but I am still freaking out on the inside."

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Consideration

"I certainly don't feel entitled, or feel like I'm a shoe-in to get a pick," Kirk said. "I've obviously really put myself into consideration, and it's something that I would love to do.
"The nine guys that made it are automatic. Those are the guys on the team. The other three? If you get in, it's a bonus."
Horschel needed a birdie to tie or an eagle to win heading to the par-five last hole. He put his drive in the middle of the fairway, giving him a shot to make the green in two.
But he fluffed his second shot, which landed well short and in a hazard. Horschel (69) settled for a bogey and fell into a three-way tie for second.
He was joined at 13-under 271 by Geoff Ogilvy (65) and third-round leader Russell Henley (70).
"I was just trying to make sure I hit a good golf shot and I hit it a little too long," Horschel said. "There are a lot of positives to take away from this week.
"It is the first time I've been in contention all year. I handled myself really well, stayed calm and stayed patient. I made one bad swing and it happened to come on the last hole."

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Watch confirmation of Paul McGinley's Ryder Cup team from 12:30pm on Tuesday on Sky Sports News HQ and coverage of the event proper starts on September 26 on channel 405, our dedicated Sky Sports Ryder Cup channel.

Northern Irish golf legend Darren Clarke has joined Sky Sports for its exclusively live coverage of the 2014 Ryder Cup.

Clarke, who has appeared in seven Ryder Cups, either as player or vice-captain, will provide analysis and commentary on Sky’s dedicated channel, Sky Sports Ryder Cup.
The Ulsterman has played a total of 20 matches over five Ryder Cups, winning 10 and losing just three, with his most memorable performance coming as a wildcard selection in 2006 when he won all three of his matches and helped Europe to an 18 ½ - 9 ½ victory.

"I know from experience just how gripping the Ryder Cup can be, and I hope I can help give viewers a perspective of the event from inside the ropes."

Clarke said: "The Ryder Cup has been a major part of my life, and I'm hugely excited to be working with Sky Sports on this truly special event.
"I know from experience just how gripping it can be and I hope I can help give viewers a perspective of the event from inside the ropes."