Lucas Glover, who moved to the top of the list following his U.S. Open win, retained the top spot in the standings following his 5th place finish in the 91st PGA Championship.
U. S. Ryder Cup Qualifications (Captain Corey Pavin)
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 PGA Championship (08/18/2009)
Name Points
1. Lucas GLOVER 1650.000
2. Stewart CINK 1291.096
3. Tiger WOODS 1286.163
4. Phil MICKELSON 873.530
5. Kenny PERRY 734.944
6. Tom WATSON 732.603
7. Chad CAMPBELL 681.113
T8. Ricky BARNES 559.830
T8. David DUVAL 559.830
10. Hunter MAHAN 527.417
11. John MERRICK 393.446
12. Steve STRICKER 337.530
13. Sean O'HAIR 293.621
14. Jim FURYK 287.712
15. Steve FLESCH 283.201
16. Dustin JOHNSON 235.700
17. Anthony KIM 209.788
18. Todd HAMILTON 174.185
19. Zach JOHNSON 172.204
20. Justin LEONARD 161.222
T21. Matt BETTENCOURT 154.600
T21. Ryan MOORE 154.600
23. Nick WATNEY 152.794
24. Bubba WATSON 129.558
25. Kevin SUTHERLAND 126.655
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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