Noren In Maiden European Win

Sweden's Alex Noren claimed his first title winning the European Masters in Switzerland, the first event that qualifies for next year's Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor. Noren fired a final-round 66 to secure the title by two strokes from Welshman Bradley Dredge, who carded a 65. England's Ross McGowan was a further shot behind in third place.

Rory McIlroy fired eight birdies and an eagle in a final-round 64, the best score of the final day. This gave him a share of seventh place, after finishing runner up last year.

Noren went into the final round with a two-shot lead after carding a round of 63 on Saturday. Dredge applied pressure with consistent birdies but an eagle for Noren when he chipped in from a bunker moved him to 20 under par.

But par on the remaining three holes for both players meant it was Noren who won the title.