Henrik Stenson and Søren Hansen have secured the final two places in the 16 man HSBC World Match Play Championship field as the leading two European Tour players, not already qualified, on the European Tour Order of Merit.
The following players have qualified and accepted their invitations to compete for the largest first prize in golf of £1,000,000 over the West Course at Wentworth Club from October 11-14.
Defending Champion:
1. Paul Casey
2007 HSBC Major Championships Ranking:
2. Padraig Harrington (IRE)
3. Angel Cabrera (ARG)
4. Ernie Els (SA)
5. Woody Austin (USA)
6. Justin Rose (ENG)
7. Retief Goosen (SA)
8. Rory Sabbatini (SA)
9. Jerry Kelly (USA)
10. Andres Romero (ARG)
11. Niclas Fasth (SWE)
12. Hunter Mahan (USA)
HSBC European Tournaments Ranking:
13. Anders Hansen (DEN)
14. Colin Montgomerie (SCO)
2007 European Tour Order of Merit:
15. Henrik Stenson (SWE)
16. Søren Hansen (DEN)
Now in its 44th year, the HSBC World Match Play Championship is officially sanctioned by the European Tour with the results counting towards the European Tour Order of Merit and Official World Golf Ranking Points. The total prize fund will be £2,440,000 with all matches being decided over 36 holes.
For more information on the qualification criteria for the HSBC World Match Play Championship please visitwww.hsbcgolf.com
