Updated September 28, 2026
2027 Ryder CupQualification Tracker
Europe's race is underway, with Shane Lowry leading the September 20 official points snapshot after the Irish Open and BMW PGA Championship. The United States has announced its rules: qualifying begins at The American Express in January 2027. Both teams will select six automatic qualifiers and six captain's picks for Adare Manor.
September 24-27, 2026
September Results: USA Comeback and Fitzpatrick Victory
The United States won the Presidents Cup 17–13 after a 9½–2½ singles session at Medinah. In France, Matt Fitzpatrick finished 20 under for a three-stroke victory. The U.S. event awarded no Ryder Cup qualifying points; France carried a 1,500-point European pool.
Read the September 24–27 resultsSeptember 20 standings
Lowry Leads After Irish Open and BMW PGA
Shane Lowry won the Irish Open by a record 11 shots, and the official September 20 list placed him first on 271.9 points. Read the Lowry result analysis.
Ryder Cup Europe confirmed its process on August 4, 2026, and the September 20 list has Joe Dean second on 265.7 and Rory McIlroy third on 142.05. Eligible DP World Tour members can earn points through August 22, 2027; the leading six earn automatic places and Luke Donald selects six captain's picks. The PGA of America announced U.S. rules on September 9: 31 events in 2027, six automatic places and six picks.
Qualification at a glance
- Twelve players per team: six automatic qualifiers and six captain's picks.
- Team USA: qualifying begins at The American Express in January 2027.
- Team Europe: qualifying runs from August 27, 2026 to August 22, 2027.
Official points snapshot
Europe Standings — September 20, 2026
Europe's September 20 points list has Shane Lowry first on 271.9, Joe Dean second on 265.7 and Rory McIlroy third on 142.05. The U.S. selection rules are confirmed, but points are awarded only in 2027. OWGR position, tour form, LIV Golf context, and major results remain selection signals rather than official positions unless they appear on the relevant list.
Europe's rules specify a year-long window, six automatic places, six captain's picks, eligible DP World Tour membership, and points from designated DP World Tour and PGA TOUR events. The snapshot below is dated September 20, 2026. It includes the completed Irish Open and BMW PGA Championship results. No player has secured a final place from this early snapshot.
| Rank | Player | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shane Lowry | 271.9 |
| 2 | Joe Dean | 265.7 |
| 3 | Rory McIlroy | 142.05 |
| 4 | Manuel Elvira | 141.15 |
| 5 | Jacob Skov Olesen | 141.0 |
| 6 | Nacho Elvira | 135.6 |
Standings as of September 20, 2026, after the Irish Open and BMW PGA Championship. The September 27 Open de France result is not included.
Ryder Cup standings
Shane Lowry led the September 20 list, with Joe Dean second and Rory McIlroy third. Europe's automatic qualification closes on August 22, 2027.
Ryder Cup rankings
World ranking and tour form can shape selection analysis, but they are not the same as a Ryder Cup qualification list.
Ryder Cup points
Europe: August 27, 2026 to August 22, 2027. United States: The American Express in January 2027 through the BMW Championship, ending August 22. Each side has six automatic places.
Official Ryder Cup Europe points-list updates and qualifying results
Major championship finishes and pressure-round evidence
PGA TOUR, DP World Tour, LIV Golf, and OWGR context
Ryder Cup experience, foursomes fit, and away-course suitability
Europe Ryder Cup Standings 2027
Ryder Cup Europe has published a single 2027 Ryder Cup Points List. The September 20 snapshot has Shane Lowry first on 271.9, Joe Dean second on 265.7 and Rory McIlroy third on 142.05; future results will change the order.
Ryder Cup Points 2027
Europe's window runs through August 22, 2027. Its points bands include majors, PGA TOUR Signature events, DP World Tour Rolex Series, and other designated events; U.S. points depend on finishing position and tournament category.
Rankings vs Official Standings
OWGR, PGA TOUR form, DP World Tour form, and editorial watch lists can all help explain the Ryder Cup picture. Only points from designated qualifying events count toward automatic places.
Team USA Qualification Watch
The September 9 announcement sets a 31-event race, starting with The American Express (tournament week January 18-24, 2027) and ending at the BMW Championship (August 16-22). The top six eligible players qualify automatically. Jim Furyk makes six picks in the week of August 30, after the TOUR Championship. Results from 2026 do not earn U.S. Ryder Cup points.
- Confirmed: Jim Furyk is the U.S. captain.
- Confirmed staff: Stewart Cink and Justin Leonard are U.S. vice captains.
- Winner points: majors 3,000; THE PLAYERS 2,850; Signature and counting Playoff events 2,250; full-field events 1,500.
- Exceptions: opposite-field events do not count. Zurich Classic partners must both be U.S.-eligible; its distribution is separate.
- What to monitor: major championship performance, PGA TOUR form, foursomes fit, and course suitability for Adare Manor.
Team Europe Qualification Watch
Ryder Cup Europe has confirmed Luke Donald as captain, with Edoardo Molinari, Francesco Molinari and Pádraig Harrington as vice captains. Its published 2027 process uses one Ryder Cup Points List from August 27, 2026 through August 22, 2027, rather than older separate European and World Points Lists.
- Confirmed: Luke Donald is the European captain for Adare Manor.
- Confirmed staff: Edoardo Molinari, Francesco Molinari and Pádraig Harrington are European vice captains.
- Confirmed qualification: six automatic places from the points list and six captain's picks.
- What to monitor: DP World Tour membership, qualifying-event results, OWGR movement, major form, and proven partnership value.
Official Team Europe process
2027 Europe Qualification: Dates, Places and Points
Ryder Cup Europe's published process began at the British Masters on August 27, 2026. Eligible DP World Tour members can earn points through August 22, 2027; the top six qualify automatically and Luke Donald selects the remaining six players in the week beginning August 30, 2027.
| Confirmed item | Official 2027 detail |
|---|---|
| Qualification window | August 27, 2026 to August 22, 2027 |
| Team places | Six automatic qualifiers plus six captain's picks |
| DP World Tour points | Race to Dubai Ranking Tournaments, including majors, during the full window |
| PGA TOUR points | Eligible FedExCup events from January 1, 2027, subject to the published exceptions |
| Event points pools (not winner awards) | Majors 5,000; Signature, Players and Playoffs 3,000; Rolex Series and regular PGA TOUR 2,000; Back 9 1,500; Global Series and opposite events 1,000 |
Membership and eligibility requirements still apply. These rules describe Europe's official process, while the dated snapshot above reflects the official September 20 list. European event pools are shared by finishing position; do not compare them directly with U.S. winner awards.
2027 Ryder Cup Rankings and Points: What Counts Right Now?
| Topic | Current Answer | Best Way to Track It |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Ryder Cup standings | Shane Lowry leads Europe's September 20 list with 271.9; the U.S. race starts in January 2027. | Use the dated official Europe list and PGA of America updates for Team USA. |
| Ryder Cup points 2027 | Both systems are published; their event windows and points scales differ. | Follow each side's qualifying events and finishing-position allocations. |
| Ryder Cup rankings 2027 | World ranking is relevant but not the full selection system. | Separate OWGR position from Ryder Cup qualification rules. |
| Europe Ryder Cup standings 2027 | The race began August 27, 2026; the standings table is dated September 20 and includes the Irish Open and BMW PGA Championship. | Monitor the official Ryder Cup Points List and DP World Tour eligibility. |
Editorial watch
Team USA Players to Watch
Finished the 2026 Presidents Cup with three points, including a Sunday singles win, adding team-event form to his individual record.
Steady scoring profile and team-event value make him a natural away-course piece.
Iron control and alternate-shot compatibility keep him central to pairing analysis.
Earned three points with a 3-2-0 Presidents Cup record at Medinah. The U.S. Ryder Cup qualifying race begins in January 2027.
Added 2½ points at the Presidents Cup, including a Sunday singles win. Sustained form remains central to his 2027 selection case.
Won the 2026 BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. It strengthens captain-pick analysis but adds no U.S. qualifying points before 2027.
Still a major candidate, with team-session fit and momentum likely to matter.
Editorial watch
Team Europe Players to Watch
Won by a tournament-record 11 strokes and led the official September 20 list on 271.9 points. The table remains provisional.
Likely emotional and competitive focus at an Irish Ryder Cup.
Selection depends on form, eligibility requirements, and official European criteria.
Elite tee-to-green profile and proven Ryder Cup value keep him near the center of Europe analysis.
A T4 at the 2026 Open reinforces one of Europe's most dependable modern Ryder Cup profiles.
High-ceiling Swedish profile with clear future Ryder Cup value.
Won the Open de France by three strokes on September 27, adding another victory to his case for Adare Manor.
Key Dates to Track
Lowry won the Irish Open and led the September 20 points list. Fitzpatrick won the Open de France on September 27.
U.S. qualifying opens in January. Both points races close August 22; captain selections follow in the week of August 30.
Ryder Cup week at Adare Manor, with competition from Friday through Sunday.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do Ryder Cup points start for 2027?
Europe began on August 27, 2026 at the British Masters. The United States begins at The American Express in January 2027, with the first points available after its January 24 finish. Both qualifying races close on August 22, 2027.
Do 2026 results count toward U.S. Ryder Cup points?
No. The U.S. criteria announced September 9, 2026 award points only at the designated 2027 events. Earlier results can inform captain-pick analysis but do not add qualifying points.
Are the official 2027 Ryder Cup standings available yet?
Europe has an official points list: Shane Lowry leads with 271.9 points in the September 20, 2026 snapshot, ahead of Joe Dean and Rory McIlroy. U.S. rules were announced September 9, but the American points race starts at The American Express in January 2027.
Who led the September 20 European standings?
In the September 20, 2026 snapshot, Europe’s leaders are Shane Lowry (271.9), Joe Dean (265.7), Rory McIlroy (142.05), Manuel Elvira (141.15), Jacob Skov Olesen (141.0) and Nacho Elvira (135.6). These are provisional positions, not qualified players. U.S. standings begin in January 2027.
Are Ryder Cup rankings the same as OWGR rankings?
No. OWGR rankings can help explain player form and strength, but official Ryder Cup points lists are separate qualification systems. Europe’s published rules define its own qualifying events and points bands; the U.S. system uses its own finishing-position points schedule.
How is the Europe 2027 Ryder Cup qualifying list calculated?
Eligible DP World Tour members earn points across the published qualifying window from August 27, 2026 through August 22, 2027. The top six on the final points list earn automatic places, and Luke Donald will make six captain’s picks.
How many players are on each Ryder Cup team?
Each team has 12 players. Europe’s published 2027 system awards six automatic places from its Ryder Cup Points List, with Luke Donald selecting six captain’s picks; the United States also has six automatic qualifiers and six picks by Jim Furyk.
Who are the captains for the 2027 Ryder Cup?
Jim Furyk has been named the United States captain, and Luke Donald has been named the European captain for the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor.
Can LIV Golf players qualify for the Ryder Cup?
Eligibility depends on the rules set by each side. For Europe, DP World Tour membership and compliance remain central. For the United States, selection criteria are issued by the PGA of America.
Where will the 2027 Ryder Cup be played?
The 2027 Ryder Cup will be played at Adare Manor in County Limerick, Ireland. Competition days are scheduled for September 17-19, 2027.
Related Ryder Cup 2027 Coverage
Official Sources
- Matt Fitzpatrick wins the 2026 Open de France
- Official Ryder Cup site
- 2027 Ryder Cup official event page
- 2027 European qualification process
- Official European points list — September 20 snapshot
- U.S. selection criteria — September 9, 2026
- 2027 European eligibility and points details
- Francesco Molinari named 2027 vice captain
- Pádraig Harrington named 2027 vice captain
- PGA of America Ryder Cup coverage
- PGA TOUR Ryder Cup coverage
- DP World Tour Ryder Cup coverage
- Official World Golf Ranking