The Good and the Bad: capsules detailing Ryder Cup members.(Chicago Tribune)

Tribune golf reporter

U.S. team

Tiger Woods

Ryder Cup experience: 1997, 1999

Record: 3-6-1

World ranking: 1

Deserves to be on team: Yes

Comment: Woods hasn't been invincible in the Ryder Cup. He lost his singles match to Costantino Rocca in 1997. Still, nobody will want to face him this year. Look for the record to improve.

Phil Mickelson

Ryder Cup experience: 1995, 1997, 1999

Record: 6-3-2

World ranking: 2

Deserves to be on the team: Yes

Comment: He has the perfect game for match play. He is a birdie machine. His blow-up holes also don't hurt him in the Ryder Cup. It only means the loss of a hole. Will be tough to beat.

David Toms

Ryder Cup experience: Rookie

World ranking: 6

Deserves to be on the team: Yes

Comment: This is the first time out for Toms, so there are some question marks. He makes birdies, which is a plus for Ryder Cup play. He has been steady this year, but hasn't bagged a victory.

Davis Love III

Ryder Cup experience: 1993, 1995, 1997, 1999

Record: 6-8-3

World ranking: 7

Deserves to be on the team: Yes

Comment: He was the big loser when the U.S. team lost in Spain in 1997. Sometimes he loses his putting touch, which isn't a good …