The U.S. Points System

The 2008 U.S. Ryder Cup Team is chosen on the basis of points compiled by The PGA of America. The top eight players will be determined through a points system that began Aug. 27, 2006 and concludes with eight selections being determined on Aug. 11, 2008. Captain Paul Azinger will complete the team with four Captain's Selections on Sept. 2.

The PGA of America revised its point standings in November 2006. Points are accumulated through the following:

-- All U.S. players who finished in the top 10 in all official events from Aug. 27 through Nov. 5, 2006, will be awarded one-quarter point for every $1,000 earned.
-- 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 "official events" in 2008 from Jan. 1 through Aug. 11 (one point for every $1,000 earned, excluding the major championships and events played opposite major championships and opposite World Golf 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 and 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 Aug. 11 (one-half point for every $1,000 earned). All U.S. players making the cut will earn points.