EDDIE Pepperell’s hopes of automatic qualification for the Ryder Cup are over.
The Abingdon golfer finished well down the field in the European Tour event in Denmark – a tournament he had to win to stand any chance of securing a place in the European team in Paris later this month.
Pepperell needed a superb final two rounds to move into contention, but the writing was on the wall after a disappointing two-over 74 on Saturday.
Although he bettered that by four shots yesterday, it was only enough to secure a share of 56th place.
England’s Matt Wallace won the event after a four-way play-off.
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