2008 U.S. and European Ryder Cup Team Standings (as of 8/25/08)
The top eight players in the standings earn automatic berths on the U.S. Ryder Cup Team. U.S. Captain Paul Azinger selected Steve Stricker, Hunter Mahan, J.B. Holmes and Chad Campbell to complete the team.

Please note: U.S. Ryder Cup Points are Final, World Points and European Points updated only.

U. S. Ryder Cup Qualifications (Captain Paul Azinger)
The United States points system will determine the top eight players for the 2008 United States Ryder Cup Team. In addition, Captain Paul Azinger will have four selections on Sept. 2 to complete the United States team. Points are based upon the following:
2008 Ryder Cup

* Prize money earned in the 2007 major championships (Masters, U.S. Open, British Open and PGA Championship – one point for every $1,000 earned, all U.S. players making the cut will earn points).
* Prize money earned in 2008 in official events from Jan. 1 through Aug. 11 (one point for every $1,000 earned, excluding the major championships and events played opposite major championships, all U.S. players making the cut will earn points).
* Prize money earned in the 2008 major championships (Masters, U.S. Open, British Open, PGA Championship (two points for every $1,000 earned, all U.S. players making the cut will earn points).
* Prize money earned in 2008 events played opposite the major championships and opposite World Golf Championship events between Jan. 1 and the PGA Championship, Aug. 11 (one-half point for every $1,000 earned, all U.S. players making the cut will earn points).

The 37th Ryder Cup will be held September 16-21, 2008, at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Ky.

2008 U.S. RYDER CUP Team Standings - FINAL
Through the PGA Championship (8/10/08)

Name Points
1. Phil MICKELSON* 5,342.500
2. Stewart CINK* 4,952.665
3. Kenny PERRY* 4,480.700
4. Jim FURYK* 4,423.892
5. Anthony KIM* 4,035.296
6. Justin LEONARD* 3,379.274
7. Ben CURTIS* 3,120.061
8. Boo WEEKLEY* 2,785.095
9. Steve STRICKER 2,663.568
10. Woody AUSTIN 2,422.983
11. D.J. TRAHAN 2,372.566
12. Hunter MAHAN 2,304.517
13. Sean O'HAIR 2,282.822
14. Rocco MEDIATE 2,273.660
15. Brandt SNEDEKER 2,248.887
16. Zach JOHNSON 2,184.508
17. J.B. HOLMES 2,126.047
18. Jeff QUINNEY 2,024.187
19. Bart BRYANT 1,900.257
20. Chad CAMPBELL 1,827.429
21. Jerry KELLY 1,774.993
22. Steve FLESCH 1,720.528
23. Heath SLOCUM 1,665.654
24. Paul GOYDOS 1,614.467
25. Briny BAIRD 1,586.664
*Clinched U.S. Ryder Cup Team Berth

Please go to www.rydercup.com for the complete list of Ryder Cup Points.

European Ryder Cup Qualifications
The leading five players on The Ryder Cup World Points List (1) as of Sunday, Aug. 31, will qualify for the 2008 European Ryder Cup Team. In the event of a tie (equal number of points accumulated), placings will be decided by the player with the higher ranking on the Official World Golf Ranking as of Monday, Aug. 25. The leading five players, not otherwise qualified (having selected the five players from The Ryder Cup World Points List below), from The Ryder Cup European Points List (2) as of Sunday, Aug. 31 will qualify for the 2008 European Ryder Cup Team. In the event of a tie (equal number of points accumulated), placings will be decided by the player with the higher ranking on the 2008 European Tour Order of Merit as of Aug. 31, 2008.

* The Captain, Nick Faldo, will choose the remaining two players for The 2008 European Ryder Cup Team.

(1) The Ryder Cup World Points List is comprised of World Ranking Points won by a European Tour Member from each tournament in which he participates between Sept. 6, 2007 and Aug. 31, 2008. For the final week of qualifying only, World Ranking Points will be awarded solely for the Johnnie Walker Championship at Gleneagles on The European Tour International Schedule. World Ranking Points are allocated to all officially sanctioned tournaments (on any Federated Tour) by the Official World Golf Ranking and are allocated according to the Event Rating of the tournament. (2) The Ryder Cup European Points List is comprised of points (1 point = 1 Euro) earned by a European Tour Member from all officially sanctioned European Tour events on the European Tour Order of Merit between Sept. 6, 2007, and Aug. 31, 2008.

2008 RYDER CUP - WORLD POINTS LIST
Through 8/25/08
Name Points
1. Padraig HARRINGTON (IRL) 343.03
3. Sergio GARCIA (ESP) 278.46
2. Lee WESTWOOD 266.18
4. Henrik STENSON (SWE) 245.13
5. Robert KARLSSON (SWE) 204.76
6. Miguel Angel JIMÉNEZ (ESP) 202.35
7. Justin ROSE (ENG) 188.35
8. Ian POULTER (ENG) 183.37
9. Graeme MCDOWELL (NIR) 175.81
10. Martin KAYMER (GER) 152.17
11. Luke DONALD (ENG) 134.66
12. Daniel CHOPRA (SWE) 134.05
13. Søren HANSEN (DEN) 129.35
14. Carl PETTERSSON (SWE) 127.90
15. Oliver WILSON (ENG) 120.00
16. Paul CASEY (ENG) 114.79
17. Darren CLARKE (NIR) 111.81
18. Ross FISHER (ENG) 107.82
19. Nick DOUGHERTY (ENG) 104.54
20. Søren KJELDSEN (DEN) 88.62
21. Alastair FORSYTH (SCO) 87.79
22. Fredrik JACOBSON (SWE) 85.98
23. Paul MCGINLEY (IRL) 83.50
24. Peter HANSON (SWE) 82.31
25. Grégory BOURDY (FRA) 78.43

2008 RYDER CUP POINTS LIST
Through the KLM Open (8/25/08)
Name Points
1. Padraig HARRINGTON (IRL) 2,676,219.887
2. Lee WESTWOOD (ENG) 2,547,952.013
3. Robert KARLSSON (SWE) 2,183,494.783
4. Miguel Angel JIMÉNEZ (ESP) 2,092,170.079
5. Henrik STENSON (SWE) 1,905,482.472
6. Graeme MCDOWELL (NIR) 1,993,608.214
7. Justin ROSE (ENG) 1,437,061.355
8. Søren HANSEN (DEN) 1,421,745.655
9. Oliver WILSON (ENG) 1,386,385.707
10. Martin KAYMER (GER) 1,369,093.816
11. Ian POULTER (ENG) 1,315,024.184
12. Ross FISHER (ENG) 1,294,055.483
13. Nick DOUGHERTY (ENG) 1,208,366.343
14. Sergio GARCIA (ESP) 1,122,436.995
15. Søren KJELDSEN (DEN) 1,080,039.850
16. Paul CASEY (ENG) 1,010,232.283
17. Darren CLARKE (NIR) 1,009,788.622
18. Peter HANSON (SWE) 994,332.097
19. Grégory BOURDY (FRA) 912,282.303
20. Colin MONTGOMERIE (SCO) 908,807.379
21. Paul MCGINLEY (IRL) 907,974.812
22. Steve WEBSTER (ENG) 902,015.678
23. Richard FINCH (ENG) 879,852.436
24. Pablo LARRAZABAL (ESP) 813,622.276
25. Alastair FORSYTH (SCO) 760,084.732