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Lefty · #46 (**permalink**) May 19th, 2006, 04:14 PM

This may sound ridiculous but I agree with Leaugegolf, they should only count points between January and August, Europe have it wrong. Stenson is No 1 in qualifying but is not playing well, MCGinley the same.

Golf Fanatic · #47 (**permalink**) May 19th, 2006, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by leaguegolf

The answer is simple. Players that were "hot" in the non-Ryder Cup years and earned enough points to make the team have killed us by not playing well 19 months later. The USGA reduced the time frame to emphasize more recent performance. We'll see if that helps.

1. Events like B.C. and Tucson still count as much as the Players Championship, LA, Doral, Bah Hill, Wachovia, and Memorial.

2. Someone can make a 5th place finish and miss the cut in remaining events and still make more points than someone who consistently finishes between 11th and 15th with one 6th place.

Golf Fanatic · #48 (**permalink**) May 20th, 2006, 01:07 PM

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Ryder Cup points are earned for Top 10 finishes only and I agree with that. I read complaints all the time that today's players are happy with just making a check and don't strive to win. Awarding points for only the top 10 finishing spots forces a player to try to win rather than settling for 11th - 15th.

As much as the Players Championship wants to be considered a Major, it is not. The field at the Players is definitely a strong one but Ryder Cup Points aren't awarded based on strength of field. Doing so would further handicap the lesser events.

I think points should be awarded by strenth of field. I think we should do away with our point system and follow Europe's. It would probably make a difference on our bottom 3/4 picks and make our team stronger overall. The saying that the team is as strong as its weakest member is true.

Golf Fanatic · #49 (**permalink**) May 20th, 2006, 06:19 PM

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Simply because we've lost a few matches doesn't mean we need to overhaul the entire system. The Top 10 players earn their way and the Captains earn their picks. Every team will have it's weakest player but that's why the strongest have to step up and carry their weight. The European Team has it's weak links too.

I see your point, but we are still using an antiquated system from over 30 years ago. There may have been some changes, but I would rather do something like the President's cup in our selection system. If we lose again, then it is time to overhaul the system and use either world rankings points, money, or a combination.

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