Chris Wood: 'I don't just want to play in one Ryder Cup, I want to play in six.'

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Thursday 29 September 2016 at 5:52pm

Chris Wood preparing for his first Ryder Cup Credit: ITV News

Bristol golfer Chris Wood says he'll thrive in the tense Ryder Cup environment once he steps onto the tee for the first time on Friday.

The 28 year-old was an automatic pick for the 12 man European team, which will try to regain the trophy for the 5th consecutive time in Minnesota.

Wood has surged up the world rankings this year and cemented his place in the prestigious tournament by winning the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth - undoubtedly the biggest victory of his career.

He's one of six Ryder Cup rookies in the team but isn't fazed by what will be a highly pressurised contest.

Watch his full interview with our Sports Correspondent Matthias Kurth: