Members of the victorious 2008 U.S. Ryder Cup team Kenny Perry and Chad Campbell were hard luck losers at the 2009 Masters, but their second place finishes have them tied for the lead in the first installment of rankings that will decide the 2010 squad.
Ryder Cup points can only be accumulated in major championships in 2009, with every $1,000 earned in prize money equivalent to one point in the standings.
The United States points system will determine the top eight players for the 2010 United States Ryder Cup Team. In addition, Pavin will have four selections on a date to be determined to complete the United States team.
In addition to points earned in the 2009 major championships, the points system will be based on the following:
• 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.
Standings through the 2009 Masters:
1. Chad Campbell 660.000
1. Kenny Perry 660.000
3. Phil Mickelson 300.000
4. Steve Flesch 242.813
4. John Merrick 242.813
4. Steve Stricker 242.813
4. Tiger Woods 242.813
8. Jim Furyk 187.500
8. Hunter Mahan 187.500
8. Sean O'Hair 187.500
11. Todd Hamilton 131.250
12. Nick Watney 105.000
13. Anthony Kim 71.400
The 38th Ryder Cup will be contested Sept. 28 to Oct. 3, 2010, at The Celtic Manor in Newport, Wales.