Nick Faldo. 40. Born Welwyn Garden City, England. Lives Weybridge, England, and Lake Nona, Florida. 10 caps (1977-79-81-83-85-87-89-91-93-95; P41 W21 H4 L16).

Triple Open and Masters champion will become first man to play in 11 Ryder Cups. Still holds record as youngest-ever, making 1977 debut just after 20th birthday. Winner of all his three games then and 18 more since - needs one more for record points haul. His 93-yard wedge to four feet to beat Curtis Strange in last match was named Shot of the Year. Given wild card despite six-month dip in form.

Jesper Parnevik. 32. Born Danderyd, Sweden. Lives Palm Beach, Florida. Debut.

As non-member of European Tour, only way into team was as wild card. Would have qualified for American side after five runners-up finishes this year. Last of them was Open at Troon after leading by two with six to play. Second as well at Turnberry in 1994. Son of a comedian and wacky himself. Tight clothes, upturned peak on cap, eats volcanic dust.