Fitzpatrick covets Ryder Cup spot

Having acquired a taste for representing Europe in a team tournament, Matthew Fitzpatrick has made qualifying for the Ryder Cup later in the year a major objective.

The 21-year-old Englishman was the toast of the European Tour last year when he won the British Masters in his debut season and finished 12th in the Race to Dubai with nine other top-10 finishes.

On the eve of the Dubai Desert Classic, Fitzpatrick, who has risen to No 44 in the world rankings, said representing the European team in the EurAsia Cup under captain Darren Clarke has made him hungry for more such experiences.