Fitzpatrick advances, Wood out of Paul Lawrie Match Play
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Matt Fitzpatrick demonstrated more matchplay prowess ahead of a possible first appearance in the Ryder Cup in easing into the last 16 at the Paul Lawrie Match Play on Friday.
Fitzpatrick followed up a 4-and-3 win over Thomas Bjorn in the first round on Thursday by beating fellow Englishman Matt Ford 6 and 5 in the round of 32.
The 21-year-old Fitzpatrick occupies the ninth and final automatic spot in Darren Clarke's European team going into the last month of qualifying.
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Chris Wood, the BMW PGA Championship winner, could have sealed a place in Europe's team by claiming the title in eastern Scotland, but lost 2 and 1 to Daniel Brooks in the round of 32.
Tournament host Paul Lawrie was eliminated by Richard Green on the 19th hole.