Immonen wasn't even close to getting the 4th/5th spots. It was pretty close between VDB, Feijen, Peach and Huidji See with the first two having good US Open's. Even though they were called wildcard spots - they went to the two players on the points list. As for Boyes - had a tough year really, took time off early in they year to look after his new baby, I've played with him a few times since and he was beginning to hit form again late in the year, lost to Feijen in the US Open, so look out for him in 2012.
As for the USA - Putnam and Dechaine have been brilliant throughout the year. Hatch had a great US Open getting to the Semi's but just missed out in 6th place on the rankings. Deuel was on course to be in the Team but had a shocking US Open albeit with a nightmare 1st round draw against Li Wen Lo. Earl the Pearl finished 10th on the list but it's doubtful that he'd have accepted the invite anyway - he asked not to be considered for the last two years as to help the team.
Bit of a weird year for Pool with a few protests from the top players. Because of this Matchroom decided to just go with the Top 5, instead of allowing two Captain's Picks.
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