| PLAYER | STATS | TEE TALK |
 Darren Clarke |
Ryder Cup record: 1-1-0 World Ranking: 21 |
Playing in his second Ryder Cup, Clarke won the English Open this year after finishing second in the European Order of Merit in 1998. Has six career victories, including the Volvo Masters in 1998. Could be a formidable team if paired with good friend Lee Westwood. |
 Andrew Coltart |
Ryder Cup record: 0-0-0 World Ranking: 67 |
The biggest surprise in the competition, Coltart was selected as a captain's choice over more experienced players like Bernhard Langer, Ian Woosnam and Nick Faldo. Has three career victories, but none in 1999. Won the Australian Order of Merit in 1998. |
 Sergio Garcia |
Ryder Cup record: 0-0-0 World Ranking: 25 |
The Kid. After a stellar amateur career, he turned pro after The Masters and already is ranked 25th in the world. He won the Irish Open in his sixth professional start and gave Tiger Woods a run for the PGA title. At 19, already has nerves of steel. |
 Padraig Harrington |
Ryder Cup record: 0-0-0 World Ranking: 74 |
Slipped into the Ryder Cup by finishing second in both the BMW International and the West of Ireland Classic to gain the 10th spot in the standings. His last win came in the 1998 Irish PGA Championship. |
 Miguel Angel Jimenez |
Ryder Cup record: 0-0-0 World Ranking: 36 |
The oldest rookie on Europe's team at 35, Jiminez has been a solid player the past two seasons. Won the Turespana Masters this year and is fifth in scoring average. Will probably be paired with fellow Spaniards Jose Maria Olazabal or Sergio Garcia in early matches. |
 Paul Lawrie |
Ryder Cup record: 0-0-0 World Ranking: 47 |
Went from obscure European player to international star with victory in British Open, coming from 10 strokes back on Sunday to reach playoff. Had won the Qatar Masters earlier in the year. Handled pressure at Carnoustie, but Ryder Cup could be another story. |
 Colin Montgomerie |
Ryder Cup record: 9-6-3 World Ranking: 3 |
Monty will be looked upon as the leader of an inexperienced team. On his way to his seventh consecutive Order of Merit title, Monty has never played well in the United States and will find himself the target of some catcalls at Brookline. Playing in his fifth Ryder Cup. |
 Jose Maria Olazabal |
Ryder Cup record: 14-8-3 World Ranking: 24 |
Playing in his sixth Ryder Cup, the most of anyone in this year's compeition. Olazabal will be counted on for stability with so many inexperienced players. Despite winning The Masters, Olazabal isn't playing well since breaking his hand at the U.S. Open. |
 Jesper Parnevik |
Ryder Cup record: 1-1-2 World Ranking: 15 |
Will be looked upon as a leader on this team since he knows the American players better than anyone. The only member of the team playing full time on the PGA Tour, Parnevik played enough in Europe to garner a wild-card selection. His casual attitude masks a superb game. |
 Jarmo Sandelin |
Ryder Cup record: 0-0-0 World Ranking: 73 |
Earned his way onto the team with victories at both the Spanish Open and German Open this year. Best known to Americans as the player who accused Mark O'Meara of cheating at the Lancome Trophy in 1997. Could team with fellow Swede Parnevik. |
 Jean Van de Velde |
Ryder Cup record: 0-0-0 World Ranking: 89 |
Will always be remembered as the man who threw away the British Open on the 72nd hole. Hasn't let the disaster at Carnoustie effect him on the outside, but he's certain to hear about it many times before the first match. Has just two career victories. |
 Lee Westwood |
Ryder Cup record: 2-3-0 World Ranking: 5 |
The hottest player in Europe, having won three consecutive starts on the European Tour earlier this summer. has won 14 times around the world, including once in the U.S. last year. Like Colin Montgomerie, he is straight off the tee and unafraid to speak his mind. |
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