<P> Membership criteria for the European Tour have been reduced from five tournaments to four (outside the majors and WGCs) for the 2018 season . As in previous Ryder Cups, all players must be members of the European Tour to be eligible to play for Europe . Changes were also made to the eligibility of future captains and vice-captains . </P> <P> Current points lists: http://www.rydercup.com/rankings </P> <P> Paul Casey became a member of the European Tour at the start of 2018 . Since he was not a member during 2017 he did not earn points until the start of 2018 . </P> <P> The United States qualification rules were announced on 8 February 2017 . The majority of the team will be selected from the Ryder Cup points list which is based on prize money won in important tournaments . Generally one point is awarded for every $1,000 earned . The team will consist of: </P>

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