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Danny Willett qualifes for Masters

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LONDON -- Danny Willett of England is going to the Masters for the first time with a little help from the world ranking formula.

Willett, who won the Nedbank Challenge in South Africa two weeks ago, is at No. 51 in the world in this week's ranking.

Willett took to Twitter to show his excitement:

The Dubai Open on the Asian Tour ended Sunday as the final official golf tournament of the year.

Willett did not play, but because points are gradually reduced at differing rates in the world ranking formula, Willett will move up to No. 50 in the final ranking of the year that is published Dec. 29. The top 50 at the end of each year earn invitations to the Masters. Willett will finish narrowly ahead of Tommy Fleetwood of England, who missed the cut in the Dubai Open.

Willett, who edged Fleetwood by .0188 world ranking points, will be playing in his first Masters and just his eighth major overall.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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