Corey Pavin's United States team take on Europe in the Ryder Cup at Celtic Manor between 1-3 October. Pavin's team are the defending champions having regained the trophy in Louisville, Kentucky in 2008
Phil Mickelson. Age: 40 Caps: 7. Record Won 10 Lost 14 Halved 6. The Masters champion and world number two will be key to US hopes, with or without Tiger Woods. "He�s the top man. Outstanding, deadly short game and enjoys matchplay" - Ken Brown
Hunter Mahan. Age: 28 Caps: 1 Record: W2 L0 H3. Will be a danger after two wins this year to add to successful Ryder Cup debut in 2008. "Very steady player, consistent. Accurate, low ball flight, steady all-round player � no weaknesses" - Ken Brown
Bubba Watson. Age: 31 Caps: 0. Lost USPGA in play-off to Martin Kaymer but achieved dream of making Ryder Cup team. "Longest hitter in the world. Goes for his shots, never frightened, exciting but blows hot and cold. A crowd pleaser" - Ken Brown
Jim Furyk. Age: 40 Caps: 6 Record: W8 L13 H3. A double winner this term and ranks fourth in earnings on US Tour. An old hand at the Ryder Cup game. "Steady all-rounder. Straight hitter. Unique style and very reliable. Solid competitor" - Ken Brown
Steve Stricker. Age: 43 Caps: 1 Record: W0 L2 H1. World number four and another two-time winner this year, but anonymous to the general sports fan. "Become very steady after years of work. Terrific putter � scary to play against" - Ken Brown
Dustin Johnson. Age: 26 Caps: 0. Seemingly an ever present on leaderboards of late. Led US Open before last-day collapse and deprived of USPGA play-off slot after rules infraction. "Long hitter, low ball flight. Very aggressive player" - Ken Brown
Jeff Overton. Age: 27 Caps: 0. No wins this term but five top threes show consistency. "Probably feels as though he�s done well to get in team. Very casual player, looks like a boy playing golf. Now it�s time to join the big boys" - Ken Brown
Matt Kuchar. Age: 32 Caps: 0. Another player in fine form. Beat Scotland's Martin Laird in play-off in FedEx Cup event on US Tour on Sunday. "Exceptional season, good amateur career, long hitter. Unusual technique but has adapted his skills" - Ken Brown
Tiger Woods. Age: 34 Caps: 5 Record: W10 L13 H2. Reputation shot and game struggling. Needed wildcard but still world no. 1 and unbeaten in singles since 1997. "I've always loved the Ryder Cup. I've created some great friendships from it" - Woods
Zach Johnson. Age: 34 Caps: 1 Record: W1 L2 H1. The 2007 Masters champion is in prime form with a win this year and third at the USPGA. "I'm excited beyond belief. Having your nation's flag on your sleeve makes it that much more special " - Johnson.
Stewart Cink. Age: 37 Caps: 4 Record: W4 L7 H4. Wildcard for third time in four matches. Not won tournament since beating 59-year-old Tom Watson in the 2009 Open play-off. No top 10s in five majors since.
Rickie Fowler. Age: 21 Caps: 0. Seven wins in eight matches in two Walker Cups and the first US Tour rookie on the team. "I have a gut feeling about him" - Corey Pavin. "I hope to bring a bit of colour and help get the guys fired up" - Fowler.
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