Fitzpatrick holds nerve to take Stockholm title

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England's Matt Fitzpatrick held his nerve to win the Nordea Masters -- which he only entered at the last minute -- by three strokes in Stockholm on Sunday. The 21-year-old, who went into the final round five shots clear but saw his lead cut to two at the turn, was a model of consistency over the four days as he captured only his second European Tour title at Bro Hof Slott Golf Club. Fitzpatrick, ranked 45 in the world, sealed the crown with a final-round 71 to get to 16-under-par overall, and in the process greatly boosted his chances of a Ryder Cup debut in the autumn.

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