Golf: Molinari says Ryder Cup 'dream' after winning Hero Cup

(ANSA) - ROME, JAN 16 - Italy's only major winner, 2018 Open champ Francesco Molinari, told ANSA Monday it was his dream to play in this year's Ryder Cup in Rome after leading Europe to victory over Greta Britain and Ireland in the Hero Cup in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.
    "The Ryder Cup in Rome is a dream I want to achieve, my top goal for this year," said Turin-born 'Chicco, 40, who starred in Europe's last Ryder Cup win in France the same year as his Open triumph.
    "Playing it in Italy, at home, would be fantastic.
    "And my personal opinion is that Tiger Woods, in one way or another, will be involved in the event.
    "He's a too important figure for the US team, with him they all feel more protected".
    Molinary said Ryder captain Like Donald, part of the defeated Hero Cup team led by Molinari's old Ryder partner Tommy Fleetwood, had congratulate him on the Abu Dhabi win with Italian No 1 Guido Migliozzi also in the Europe team.
    "The experience was important," said Molinari, who added that he was thinking of coming back to live in his native Turin.
    The Hero Cup format was similar to the Ryder Cup and it was true trial run for the highly anticipated event at Rome in the autumn.
    It was also a major chance for the two Azzurri to advance their case for inclusion by Donald in the team that will face the USA at the Marco Simone Golf & Country Club outside the Italian capital from September 29 to October 1. (ANSA).