Hansen and Rose take steps towards Ryder Cup places

0 Comments | AFP, August, 2008

ZANDVOORT, Netherlands (AFP) — Denmark's Soren Hansen and England's Justin Rose took steps towards Ryder Cup qualification in Thursday's first round of the KLM Open led by Dutchman Rolf Muntz.

Hansen occupies 10th spot in the European Ryder Cup Team, just 268 euros ahead of Germany's Martin Kaymer, who is two over par after a 72, with 10 days to go till the August 31 deadline for selection.

Rose, who shot a 67, lies eighth in The Ryder Cup table and needs to avoid three players going past him by the end of next week.

The Europeans will be bidding for a record fourth straight victory over the Americans at Valhalla in Kentucky from September 19 to 21.

Muntz however was the star of the opening round at the Kennemer Golf and Country Club with a six under...