In 2009, one point will be awarded for every $1,000 earned in the Masters, U.S. Open, British Open and PGA Championship. All U.S. players making the cut will earn points.
U. S. Ryder Cup Qualifications:
The United States points system will determine the top eight players for the 2010 United States Ryder Cup Team. In addition, Captain Corey Pavin will have four selections on a date to be determined to complete the United States team.
Points are based upon the following:
* Prize money earned in the 2009 major championships (Masters, U.S. Open, British Open and PGA Championship): One point is awarded for every $1,000 earned; all U.S. players making the cut will earn points.
* Prize money earned in 2010 "Official" events from Jan. 1 through Aug.15: One point is awarded for every $1,000 earned, excluding the major championships, events played opposite major championships and events played opposite World Golf Championships; all U.S. players making the cut will earn points.
* Prize money earned for the 2010 major championships: (Masters, U.S. Open, British Open, and the PGA Championship). Two points are awarded for every $1,000 earned; all U.S. players making the cut will earn points.
* Prize money earned in 2010 events played opposite the major championships and opposite World Golf Championship events between Jan. 1 and the PGA Championship, Aug. 16 - one-half point will be awarded for every $1,000 earned; all U.S. players making the cut will earn points.
2010 U.S. RYDER CUP Team Standings
Through the U.S. Open (06/22/2009)
Name Points
1. Lucas GLOVER 1350.000
2. Phil MICKELSON 859.830
3. Kenny PERRY 660.000
4. Chad CAMPBELL 660.000
T5. Ricky BARNES 559.830
T5. David DUVAL 559.830
7. Tiger WOODS 476.163
8. Hunter MAHAN 420.850
9. Steve STRICKER 319.235
10. Sean O'HAIR 263.922
T11. Steve FLESCH 242.813
T11. John MERRICK 242.813
13. Jim FURYK 234.904
14. Anthony KIM 193.528
15. Todd HAMILTON 174.185
T16. Matt BETTENCOURT 154.600
T16. Ryan MOORE 154.600
18. Bubba WATSON 129.558
19. Nick WATNEY 105.000
20. Dustin JOHNSON 85.067
21. Kevin SUTHERLAND 69.254
22. Ben CURTIS 60.010
23. Stewart CINK 56.041
24. J.B. HOLMES 56.041
25. Rocco MEDIATE 46.609
The 38th Ryder Cup will be contested Sept. 28 to Oct. 3, 2010, at The Celtic Manor in Newport, Wales.
The Ryder Cup began in 1927 when enterprising English seed merchant Samuel Ryder commissioned the casting of a gold chalice that bears his name. The U.S. Team defeated Great Britain, 9½ to 2½, in the inaugural matches in Worcester, Mass. Since then, except for a span (1939-45) during World War II and following the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks upon America, the Ryder Cup has been held biennially with the U.S. and Europe alternating as host.
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