On Tuesday, we'll find out who has made the cut.
Back in June, Paul McGinley spoke to Matt Cooper on The Last Word in an exclusive radio interview about his upcoming task: to pick his team for the 2014 Ryder Cup.
The event takes place at Gleneagles, Scotland from 23rd - 28th September.
The golfer, who is European Captain for this year’s Ryder Cup, is the first Irish Ryder Cup Captain.
Talking about the pressure he’ll be under to make his picks, Paul McGinley told Matt:
“It will be tough, no doubt about it. Every previous captain has said how difficult it is to make the picks, particularly…when you get to know the guys so well personally... Some of those guys are going to miss out".
He went on to explain: "When you take Ryder Cup captaincy you just don’t take the good bits and let somebody else do the other bits”.
He also spoke to Matt about the preparation that goes into selecting the wild cards.
Watch the full interview with Paul McGinley here:
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Ryder Cup: How is the European team picked?
According to official rules, the European Team for the 2014 Ryder Cup will comprise of the following members:
(a) The leading four members on The Ryder Cup European Points List on Sunday August 31st 2014
(b) The leading five Members, not otherwise qualified under paragraph (a) above, on The Ryder Cup World Points List on Sunday 31st August 2014
(c) The Captain, Paul McGinley, will choose (at his own discretion) the remaining three Members following the conclusion of the Race to Dubai Tournament scheduled to conclude on August 31st 2014.
The announcement of both European and American teams (led by Captain Tom Watson) will take place on Tuesday 2nd September.
