But Justin Leonard did make a 45-foot uphill putt on the 17th green for a half point, capping an amazing U.S. comeback. Wins in eight straight singles matches produced a celebration that upset the Euros and set the stage for this year's rematch at the DeVere Belfry in Sutton Coldfield, England, September 24-30. The top 10 finishers on the points list will qualify for the 12-member team, with U.S. Captain Curtis Strange selecting the final two players to complete the team. Strange, who is in town competing in the Shell Houston Open this week, takes the responsibility of putting together the team very seriously. It's a time-consuming chore, but he is embracing it.
Players have to feel the captain is into it.
They have to know that the captain wants to win. There will be no question about that. The duties of a captain range from attending press conferences to picking out clothes the team will wear and everything in between. I will tell you one thing, I want the two best players I can find to help the team. One thing the 17-time TOUR winner doesn't mind going on the record about is his feelings for the Shell Houston Open.