Who Makes the United States Ryder Cup Team?

[Chilli Dipper]

Which part? Stats, or the part where he won 6 times in 2009, finished an aggregate 1 stroke better in majors than Phil this year, or that he has been the most dominant player in the game for 13+ years and deserves the benefit of the doubt more than anyone ever has (reminder, he's still in the Top 12 of the rankings).

The part that hasn't won in 2010 and hasn't even come close; the part that has only two top-10 finishes; the part that's 51st in scoring average, 78th on the money list, and 108th in the FedEx Cup standings; but most importantly, the part that hasn't been able to commit mentally to any tournament outside the four majors, and offers no guarantee that he'll give a crap about trying his hardest in the Ryder Cup.

The Ryder Cup captain now has four picks so he can choose the four best players available right now, not the players who played well last year, or the year before, or in 1997. I still don't feel that Tiger Woods is one of the four best players available right now, and I wouldn't want to risk five points on the prospect that he'll be motivated enough to care when there's a trophy on the line that won't have his name etched on it.

[chriskzoo]

I still don't feel that Tiger Woods is one of the four best players available right now, and I wouldn't want to risk five points on the prospect that he'll be motivated enough to care when there's a trophy on the line that won't have his name etched on it.

Name 4 players not in the Top 8 that you would place money on to beat Tiger in a match play event right now. Think of walking to the bank, pulling out $500, and you're going to Vegas to place the bet.

[BC24]

Which part? Stats, or the part where he won 6 times in 2009,

This is incorrect.

Phil 272 + 287 + 289 + 282 = 1130 Tiger 277 + 287 + 285 + 286 = 1135 Phil wins by 5 shots.