Phil jumps, bumps Fowler in Ryder Cup standings

May 13, 2019

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Phil Mickelson all-but assured himself of a 12th consecutive Ryder Cup appearance with his win at the WGC-Mexico Championship. Mickelson jumped seven spots, to fourth, on the points list.

Mickelson has competed in every Ryder Cup since 1995. Mickelson was the only U.S. player to move inside the qualifying line, bumping Rickie Fowler out.

Players earn one point per dollar in tournaments this year, with 1.5 points per dollar in majors and two points per dollar to winners of majors. The top eight U.S. players after the PGA Championship will qualify automatically for Paris, with captain Jim Furyk rounding out the roster with four picks in September.

Here’s a look at the current U.S. standings:

1. Justin Thomas

2. Dustin Johnson

3. Brooks Koepka

4. Phil Mickelson

5. Jordan Spieth

6. Matt Kuchar

7. Brian Harman

8. Gary Woodland

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9. Rickie Fowler

10. Bubba Watson

11. Chez Reavie

12. Patton Kizzire

The European team will be decided off of two lists, with the top four players from the European Points qualifying along with the top four via World Points. Thomas Bjorn will then add four captain’s picks. Here’s a look at the current European standings:

European Points

1. Justin Rose

2. Tyrrell Hatton

3. Jon Rahm

4. Matthew Fitzpatrick

World Points

1. Sergio Garcia

2. Paul Dunne

3. Ross Fisher

4. Shane Lowry

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5. Rory McIlroy