Sport Book Service | Ryder Cup skipper Darren Clarke buzzing as Henrik Stenson joins Danny Willett on this years list of Europes Major champ

DARREN CLARKE is buzzing at fielding two Major champions in Septembers Ryder Cup and believes it could get even better.

Europes captain welcomed newly-crowned Open champion Henrik Stenson to golfs most exclusive club after his stunning three-shot win over Phil Mickelson.

Stenson is ready for a tough challenge in the Ryder Cup this September

The Swede, 40, is now guaranteed a place in the team for Hazeltine along with Masters champion Danny Willett.

And Clarke is delighted at the way things are shaping up.

He said: Henriks win means Europe will head to the Ryder Cup with at least two current Major winners and after next weeks USPGA I wont be surprised if its three.

Henrik and others showed at Royal Troon just how strong European golf is.

That was one of the most incredible duels ever seen and one of the most amazing rounds ever by Henrik.

I couldnt be more pleased for him. To pull off all those amazing shots under pressure was simply unbelievable.

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The USPGA at Baltursol is the last chance for Europeans to make a big move before qualifying ends on August 28.

There are only a few minor European Tour events, offering precious few qualifying points, either side of the final Major of the year.

Sergio Garcia is another near-certainty to make the team, while fellow Spaniard Rafa Cabrera-Bello and world No11 Justin Rose also look safe.

That leaves the English trio of Chris Wood, Andy Sullivan and Matt Fitzpatrick all rookies looking most vulnerable.

Phil Mickelson was just pipped by Stenson after one of the all-time great finalesCredit: Getty Images

Sweden star Stenson has time to reflect on his momentous victory at TroonCredit: Getty Images

Soren Kjeldsen, Victor Dubuisson, Lee Westwood and Thorbjorn Olesen would either need to finish in the top three next week or mop up a lesser qualifying tournament to make it.

Clarke, 47, is expected to lean heavily on experience when he names his three wild cards next month.

Westwood is a shoo-in for a tenth European outing and not just because he is one of Clarkes biggest pals.

Martin Kaymer, who holed the winning putt to complete the Miracle at Medinah in 2012, is another who has hit form at the right time.

But experienced campaigners such as Graeme McDowell and Luke Donald have not exactly been pulling up trees and Ian Poulter is out injured.

Even though the European captain would be reluctant to pick a sixth rookie, he could gamble on US-based Scotsman Russell Knox, who won a World Golf Championship in October.