The Ryder Cup hopeful Niclas Fasth did his chances the world of good today by clinching the Spanish Open. This moves Niclas up from 17th to 11th on the qualifying table. It was a win win which didn’t go unnoticed by Ryder Cup European Team captain Ian Woosnam who praised Fasth for, “spending his time in Europe trying to get into the team.” Fasth who previously played in the Ryder Cup at the Belfry in 2002 could even be a contender for one of the elusive Captain’s picks if he falls just outside the qualifying cutoff.