SWITZERLAND (AFP) — Matt Fitzpatrick and Robert MacIntyre booked their places in the European team for the Ryder Cup on Sunday, securing the last two automatic slots on the last day of the European Masters in the Swiss Alps.

Former US Open champion Fitzpatrick and MacIntyre join already qualified Tyrrell Hatton, Viktor Hovland, Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm in the team for the 29 September to 1 October duel against the United States in Rome.

The six remaining spots in the European team will be revealed on Monday when Luke Donald names his captain's picks.

Fitzpatrick qualified alongside Hatton and Hovland on the World Points List following his tied third finish in the European Masters.

He will be playing in the Ryder Cup for the third time.

Scotsman MacIntyre will be making his debut in the biennial contest, qualifying via the European Points List alongside McIlroy and Rahm.