Captain of the World Team he brings his own blend of solid, consistent play and flashes of brilliance to the blue team, winning all three of his pairs games in 2006. Enjoys the cut and thrust of Ryder Cup head to head and will be desperate to get into the action and lead by example.

Doug has become the unofficial director of the tour this year and deservedly earns the USA Captaincy. He's always been a good player, and raises his game in head to head matchplay obtaining 2 points in the event last year. Won't leave any stone unturned in his preparation for the event.

Knicknamed affectionally last year as 'pit bull' he remains a consistant winner on the tour with four tour victories this year including The Masters major championship. In last years cup he had two wins and perhaps surprisingly two defeats. He is no doubt a key player for the World team and his performance could be inspirational.

The backbone of the American team. In 2006 and on his cup debut he won all four matches and took the most valuable player award for the team. With five tour victories already this year it is hard to see him dropping any points in this years cup either. A potential cup winning performance is likely.

Did not make the team last year, but a switch of swing styles mid season has catapulted him to the very top of the tour rankings. Winner of this year's US Open he becomes another important player within the World team and his captain will certainly be looking for points from him. Nerves could hold the key to his performance in the cup.

Another experienced tour player, and whilst he hasnt quite managed a tour win in 2007 his quietly unassuming nature makes him a perfect partner for the pairs. Rarely making mistakes, he is one of the best players on tour and his win over Dave Gale last year was the biggest shock of the event. He is another key member of the team.

Newcomer to the tour this year he has already stamped his mark on it by winning the German Open. Still becoming familiar with his new found stardom he will need the experienced players around him to help him with the intense Ryder Cup atmosphere as a rookie. If the Captain can help him settle quick, he could be a potential cup winner for the team.

An American debutant for 2007 on the team, his early season form on tour was particularly impressive winning the Kapalua Invitational. He is playing well at the moment and will shortly be ranked within the top 5 on the tour. If he copes well with the cup pressure he is likely to do some damage to the World team.

In last year's cup Robert was a wildcard choice who impressively picked up two points and notably beat Melvin Henry in the singles. On tour this year he was another player who has switched swing styles with great success, winning the Stableford near the season end. A man on form he could be an important asset for his captain.

Neil did a great job captaining the losing American side in 2005 but with the pressures of captaincy off in 2006 he scored an impressive three points, and is now safely ranked inside the top ten players on the tour. He will definately be a hard player to beat this year in matchplay.

A regular on the World team, he took the captaincy last year and played well above his tour form and with inspiration to win all his four matches for his side, earning the most valuable player award. Has comfortably qualified for the team this year he could be danger if he finds his matchplay edge again.

A mixed season for Melvin at times, he is very capable of scoring low and sits just outside the top ten on the ranking list. Experienced in Ryder Cup matchplay he regularly scores points for the American team including two wins last year and 2007 should prove no exception.

Ian has made the cup team on merit this year after a good season on the tour, peaking with a top ten finish at the Canadian Open. He may find it tough to take on some of the top Americans head to head but should be a solid and dependable partner for anyone in the pairs matches.

Played a superb Ryder Cup in 2006 winning all three of his games for a perfect performance. A 5th place in The Open was his best result this year and has comfortably booked his place on the team. Will be looking for the same form he showed last year.

Another British Powerstroke player emerges into the team to fill the void left by Lee Harris. Great news for Steve who has played solid golf all year, peaking with a couple of top 15 finishes late on in the season. Has possibly saved his best form until the most important time.

Making his Ryder Cup debut last year it was a baptism of fire for Randy, coming up against some very in-form players. He will undoubtedly have gained valuable experience in 2006 and is now back to deservedly retake his place in the US team.

The only German representing the team this year and with a strong finish to the season he will be looking to carry this form into his Ryder Cup debut. Paired with experience players he could prove a valuable points scorer for the World team.

A regular player on the USA team and always plays his best matches it seems online, as seen in his strong finish at this years Open championship. An amazing comeback in last years singles saw him overcome Lee Harris in what was a key turning point for the Cup.

A British player and a relative latecomer to the 2007 season, but an improving trend of results sees him gain a Ryder Cup place for the first time. He could be danger following his first top 10 finish in the recent Stableford event and could be the trick up Don's sleeve this year.

A relative unknown on the tour as a newcomer in the season. A series of good results though was capped by a 5th place at the Tour Championship which earnt him a place by right in the team and will send shivers into the heart of the World team.

A regular tour player, this is the first time Andrew has made the team, and whilst he has not been overly pleased with his consistency this year, a fine display at The Open led to better run of form late on. Generally plays his best golf online so could spring a surprise or two as the wildcard choice.

A regular player throughout the 2007 season and this deservedly gains a place on the US team as the first wildcard pick. He will need the support of his more experienced team-mates, but will be certain to give his all in the competition.

Another newcomer to the tour and drafted in as the wildcard choice for the Cup. Will need to feed of the experience of his fellow teamates but will undoubtedly relish mixing it with the big tour players over the coming weeks.

Gary will be delighted to make the US team in his debut season on tour. He is still learning his way at the very top level of the game and will need the calming experience of the players around him as he embarks on his first Ryder Cup.