Fredrik Jacobson: 2012 Ryder Cup now a real ambitionFredrik Jacobson could turn his focus to making Europe's Ryder Cup team if he wins the WGC-HSBC Champions. The Swede, who holds the halfway lead in Shanghai, has appeared on European soil just three times in the past five seasons having set up base in America since 2004.
But now the 37-year-old is poised for a return to the world's top 50 and making a debut under Jose Maria Olazabal in Chicago next September is on his radar.
"The kids are slightly older, so I do feel that Ryder Cup would be one of my main goals for next year."Jacobson on his Chicago bid Quotes of the week
"I just went through a few years where I didn't really focus on the Ryder Cup as much," Jacobson said after shooting a 66 in round two to take a one-shot lead over Adam Scott and Louis Oosthuizen.
"The kids were so small and I felt America was a big enough challenge, which I still think it is.
"But the kids are slightly older, so I do feel that Ryder Cup would be one of my main goals for next year.
"I'm starting to get into a lot of the tournaments where I can create points both on the European list and when it comes to world ranking points.
"But first things first. To keep getting better and keep playing well is my goal and if it comes to it where I'm close on the points I'll probably sneak over and play a few when it comes to that time.
"I might get my European Tour card back from the few tournaments that I play this year. That gives me more options."
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