Through the 2007 US Open ~ June 17, 2007
1. Tiger Woods 2050.169
2. Jim Furyk 1353.523
3. Zach Johnson 1330.016
4. Joe Durant 504.110
5. Jerry Kelly 498.495
6. David Toms 497.328
7. Davis Love III 380.610
8. Troy Matteson 375.610
9. Stewart Cink 296.250
10. Eric Axley 252.500
11. Bubba Watson 248.948
12. Tom Pernice Jr. 244.659
13. Lucas Glover 237.592
14. Scott Verplank 237.330
15. Ben Curtis 232.016
16. Steve Stricker 227.216
17. Frank Lickliter III 227.210
18. Charles Howell III 216.317
19. Lee Janzen 213.706
20. Brett Wetterich 202.670
21. Brett Quigley 193.535
22. Vaughn Taylor 181.250
23. J.J. Henry 168.426
24. Hunter Mahan 153.456
25. Paul Goydos 146.600
U. S. Ryder Cup Qualifications (Captain Paul Azinger)
The PGA of America points system will determine the top eight players for the 2008 United States Ryder Cup Team. In addition, the Captain Paul Azinger will have four selections to complete the team. The points system will begin with golf’s four major championships in 2007. It will resume Jan. 1 through Aug. 11, 2008. The points will be based upon the following:
â?¢ 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).
â?¢ 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).
â?¢ 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).
â?¢ 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).
With the 2006 points system having been in effect prior to the 2008 points system being announced, it has been determined that 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. The Captain’s four selections will be made after the 2008 PGA Championship at a date to be determined.
The 37th Ryder Cup will be held September 16-21, 2008, at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Ky.
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