Gregory Havret’s late putting made an early lead stand up.

Ian Poulter and Paul Casey were chosen Sunday as wild-card picks for Europe’s Ryder Cup team. Europe captain Nick Faldo made his announcement shortly after the end of the Johnnie Walker Championship. “I’ve been watching these guys through the summer,” Faldo said. “Ian is a very determined guy. I love his attitude and what he did at The Open — that back nine he played with the intention to win and…

Gregory Havret shot a 3-under 70 on Sunday for a one-stroke victory in the Johnnie Walker Championship and Oliver Wilson finished 10th to clinch Europe’s 10th and final automatic Ryder Cup spot. Havret, who led after every round, sank a 10-foot par putt to win the title at 14-under 278. Graeme Storm, who birdied the last, was second, and Peter Hanson (69) and David Howell (71) shared third.

Europe captain
Nick Faldo named Britain’s Ian Poulter and Paul Casey as his two
wildcard picks for the Sept 19-21 Ryder Cup match against the
United States to be played at Valhalla, Kentucky.

Frenchman Gregory
Havret led from start to finish to capture the Johnnie Walker
Championship on Sunday and win his third European Tour title.

Oliver Wilson clinched Europe’s 10th and final automatic Ryder Cup spot Sunday by finishing 10th at the Johnnie Walker Championship won by Gregory Havret. Wilson shot a 4-under 69 to leave Nick Dougherty needing a victory to have a chance to make the team for the Sept. 19-21 tournament against the United States at Valhalla in Kentucky.

Britain’s Oliver
Wilson assured himself of Europe’s final automatic Ryder Cup
berth when the Englishman held off compatriot Nick Dougherty in
Sunday’s Johnnie Walker Championship last round.

Frenchman Gregory
Havret led from start to finish to win the Johnnie Walker
Championship on Sunday.

By Andrew Both PA SportsTicker Golf Writer

PEBBLE BEACH, California (Ticker) — Phil Blackmar, Jeff Sluman, John Harris and Loren Roberts are tied for the lead after Saturday’s second round of the First Tee Open.