THE 37th Ryder Cup will be played at Valhalla Golf Club, Louisville, Kentucky, from September 19-21.
The US Ryder Cup side will be made up of the top eight US golfers on the Ryder Cup points list, based on earnings from the four majors and other significant tournaments, plus four wildcard selections from captain Paul Azinger on September 2.
The E
uropean side will comprise the top five Europeans on the world points list plus the top five money earners on the European Tour who are not already qualified, plus two captain's picks from Nick Faldo on August 31.
Current Team USA standings:1 Stewart CINK
2 Phil MICKELSON
3 Kenny PERRY
4 Jim FURYK
5 Anthony KIM
6 Justin LEONARD
7 Boo WEEKLEY
8 Steve STRICKER
9 Woody AUSTIN
10 Hunter MAHAN
11 DJ TRAHAN
12 Rocco MEDIATE
13 Sean O'HAIR
14 Zach JOHNSON
15 Brandt SNEDEKER
16 JB HOLMES
Current Team Europe standings:
World points list:1 Lee WESTWOOD
2 Padraig HARRINGTON
3 Henrik STENSON
4 Miguel Angel JIMÉNEZ
5 Robert KARLSSON
6 Sergio GARCIA
7 Ian POULTER
8 Justin ROSE
9 Graeme McDOWELL
10 Martin KAYMER
European Tour points list:1 Lee WESTWOOD
2 Robert KARLSSON
3 Miguel Angel JIMÉNEZ
4 Graeme McDOWELL
5 Padraig HARRINGTON
6 Henrik STENSON
7 Oliver WILSON
8 Søren HANSEN
9 Martin KAYMER
10 Justin ROSE