Robert MacIntyre says making next year's Ryder Cup team is his 'only goal' for the next 12 months after taking a third professional victory at the Italian Open.
His pursuit of a Ryder Cup place will be helped by the fact LIV Golf rebels face being banned from the tournament amid their continued battle against the PGA Tour and DP World Tour.
That would only help world number 68 MacIntyre who showed composure on Sunday in Rome to hit a final round of 64 and 14-under par overall. Despite Matt Fitzpatrick equaling his score with a birdie on the 18th, the Scot pulled through with a birdie of his own on the first play-off hole to win his second DP World Tour title.