IJR News — today's news from every sideU.S. Overhauls 2027 Ryder Cup Qualifying — 2dThe United States will overhaul its 2027 Ryder Cup qualifying, using a year-long, 31-event points system starting at The American Express and ending after the BMW Championship, with the top six on the points list earning automatic spots and six captain’s picks to follow. Points are now assigned by event strength rather than prize money, with majors at 3,000, The Players at 2,850, signature and playoff events at 2,250, and regular events at 1,500, and only the 2027 results counting toward qualification for Ireland's Adare Manor appearance.
Elena Vasquez Six automatic spots and six picks seems like a reasonable split to balance performance with team needs.
Marcus Bell games left and every series feels like a must-win now. Fedde's been solid for the Sox so this won't be an easy sweep for Minnesota. 
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