The United States Junior Ryder Cup Team features six boys and six girls who are American citizens and are members of the high school graduating class of 2009, or younger.

In December, The Club at Olde Stone in Bowling Green, Ky., was selected to host the Junior Ryder Cup, Sept. 15-16, 2008, and present an expanded Ryder Cup format change to foursomes, mixed four-ball and singles competition. The matches mark the fourth formal connection between The PGA of America and Ryder Cup Ltd., which biennially stage the Ryder Cup.

2008 U.S. GIRLS JUNIOR RYDER CUP TEAM STANDINGS
Through PGA Junior Series at Kickingbird (6/6/08)

1. Kimberly Kim, 2009, Pahoa, Hawaii 910
2. Tiffany Lua, 2009, Rowland Heights, Calif. 580
3. Jennifer Johnson, 2009, LaQuinta, Calif. 520
4. Alexis Thompson, 2013, Coral Springs, Fla. 440
5. Erynne Lee, 2011, Silverdale, Wash. 422
6. Kyung Kim, 2012, Chandler, Ariz. 375
7. Heather Lott, 2009, Baton Rouge, La. 375
8. Kristina Wong, 2009, Bradenton, Fla. 340
9. Mary Michael Maggio, 2009, Conway, Ark. 310
10. Kristen Park, 2012, Buena Park, Calif. 300

2008 U.S. BOYS JUNIOR RYDER CUP TEAM STANDINGS
Through PGA Junior Series at Kickingbird (6/6/08)

1. Andrew Yun, 2009, Chandler, Ariz. 465
T2. Nathan Hughes, 2009, Bartlesville, Okla. 375
T2. Trey Kaahanui, 2012, Tempe, Ariz. 375
T2. Crawford Reeves, 2009, Greenville, S.C. 375
5. Cory Whitsett, 2010, Houston, Texas 320
6. Nicholas Losole III, 2009, Scottsdale, Ariz. 280
7. Jordan Spieth, 2011, Dallas, Texas 220
T8. Julian Suri, 2009, St. Augustine, Fla. 180
T8. Richard Werenski, 2010, South Hadley, Mass. 180
10. Colton Staggs, 2011, Tulsa, Okla. 170

Table Outlining the 2008 U.S. Junior Ryder Cup Team Points System
Rank 2008 Premier 2008 Top Event 2008 PGA and USGA Section
Championships Championships Championships

1ST 675 375 150
2ND 360 180
3RD 320 160
4TH 280 140
5TH 240 120
6TH 200 100
7TH 160 80
8TH 120 60
9TH 80 40
10TH 40 20
11TH – 15TH 20

Table Outlining the 2008 Boys and Girls Premier Events
Polo Golf Junior Classic
Nov. 17-23, 2007
Ginn Reunion Resort
Reunion, Fla.
Thunderbird International Junior
May 23-26, 2008
Grayhawk G.C.
Scottsdale, Ariz.
FootJoy Boys Invitational
June 9-13, 2008
Sedgefield C.C.
Greensboro, N.C.
Rolex Girls Junior Championship
June 10-13, 2008
Carmel C.C.
Charlotte, N.C.
Rolex Tournament of Champions
June 30-July 4, 2008
Victoria National G.C.
Evansville, Ind.
Betsy Rawls Girls Championship
July 14-17, 2008
White Manor C.C.
Malvern, Pa.
HP Boys Junior Championship
July 14-18, 2008
Bay Hill Club & Lodge
Orlando, Fla.
U.S. Junior Amateur Championship
July 21-26, 2008
Shoal Creek C.C.
Shoal Creek, Ala.
U.S. Girls Junior Championship
July 21-26, 2008
Hartford G.C.
Hartford, Conn.
33rd Junior PGA Championship
Aug. 13-16, 2008
TPC River’s Bend
Maineville, Ohio

Table Outlining the 2008 Boys and Girls Top Events
The Ping Invitational
Oct. 5-8, 2007
Karsten Creek G.C.
Stillwater, Okla.
Orange Bowl International Junior
Dec. 27-30, 2007
Biltmore G.C.
Coral Gables, Fla.
Joanne Winter Arizona Silver Belle
Dec. 28-30, 2007
Hillcrest G.C.
Sun City West, Ariz.
The Junior Heritage
Feb. 2-3, 2008
Ocean Course
Harbour Town G.L.
Hilton Head, S.C.
Kathy Whitworth Girls Invitational
March 16-18, 2008
Mira Vista G.C.
Ft. Worth, Texas
Heather Farr Classic
March 20-23, 2008
Longbow G.C.
Mesa, Ariz.
Scott Robertson Memorial
May 16-18, 2008
Roanoke C.C.
Roanoke, Va.
PGA Junior Series at Kearney Hill

May 27-29, 2008
Kearney Hill G.L.
Lexington, Ky.
PGA Junior Series at KickingBird
June 3-5, 2008
KickingBird G.C.
Edmond, Okla.
PGA Junior Series at Keith Hills
June 11-13, 2008
Keith Hills C.C.
Buis Creek, N.C.
PGA Junior Series at NMSU
June 16-17, 2008
New Mexico State Univ.
Las Cruces, N.M.
Western Junior Championship
June 18-21, 2008
Sea Island Club
Sea Island, Ga.
PGA Junior Series at Hawaii
June 22-24, 2008
Kahili G.C.
Hawaii
PGA Junior Series at Aspen Valley
June 30-July 2, 2008
Aspen Valley G.C.
Prescott, Ariz.
Women’s Western Jr. Championship
July 14-18, 2008
Knollwood C.C.
Granger, Ind.
PGA Junior Series at The Ranch
July 7-9, 2008
The Ranch G.C.
Southwick, Mass.
PGA Junior Series at Penn State
July 16-18, 2008
Penn State Univ.
State College, Pa.
Junior World Championships
July 15-18, 2008
Torrey Pines-North & South
San Diego, Calif.
PGA Junior Series at Westbrook
July 21-23, 2008
Westbrook C.C.
Mansfield, Ohio
PGA Junior Series at Elmcrest
July 28-29, 2008
Elmcrest C.C.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
PGA Junior Series at Michigan
Aug. 4-5, 2008
Oakland Univ.
Rochester, Mich.

The U.S. Junior Ryder Cup Team will arrive in Nashville, Tenn., on Sept. 12, 2008; and receive transportation up to Bowling Green, Ky., and play in practice rounds at The Club at Olde Stone, Sept. 13–14, 2008. Opening Ceremonies will kick off the event on Sept. 14, 2008, followed by Foursomes in the morning of Sept. 15 and then Boy-Girl Best Ball on Monday afternoon. Singles matches will complete play on Sept. 16, 2008, followed by the closing ceremonies on Tuesday afternoon.

An additional exhibition match will be held on Sept. 17, 2008 between the USA and European teams taking place at Valhalla Golf Club on Wednesday afternoon. The boys and girls on the team will either travel back home on Sept. 18, 2008 or they may elect to stay with their parent or guardian chaperones for the opening ceremonies of the 37th Ryder Cup at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Ky., Sept. 18-21, 2008. Complimentary Ryder Cup tickets and semi-discounted room packages will be offered to the U.S. Junior Ryder Cup team and their parent or guardian chaperones.