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Golf-Ryder Cup debut on cards for Masters champion Willett (Reuters)

By Tony Jimenez

LONDON, April 11 (Reuters) - Danny Willett's surprise victory at the 80th Masters has almost certainly secured him a rookie appearance for Europe's Ryder Cup team in September.

The 28-year-old Englishman, who took advantage of American Jordan Spieth's spectacular back-nine meltdown to win by three shots at Augusta National on Sunday, has leapfrogged Rory McIlroy at the top of the Ryder Cup qualifying list.

Rank outsider Willett's victory also sent him into the world top 10 at number nine after entering the week ranked 12th.

"Still can't believe what has happened.