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Colsaerts 2 off the pace to press Ryder Cup case

The Columbian
Published: August 22, 2012, 5:00pm

GLENEAGLES, Scotland (AP) — Nicolas Colsaerts shot a 3-under 69 on Thursday in the Johnnie Walker Championship, leaving the Ryder Cup hopeful two shots behind the first-round leaders in the final event in the points races for the 10 automatic spots on the European team.

The big-hitting Belgian made five birdies — including four in five holes on Nos. 14-18 — to share eighth place. He must finish first or second be assured of an automatic position in the matches next month against the United States at Medinah in Illinois.

Australia’s Brett Rumford and Norwegian playing partner Knut Borsheim shot 67.

Five players, including Ryder Cup qualifiers Paul Lawrie of Scotland and Francesco Molinari of Italy were a stroke back.

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