The selection process for the European team remained the same as used in 1985 and 1987, with nine players chosen from the 1989 European Tour money list at the conclusion of the German Open on 27 August and the remaining three team members being chosen immediately afterwards by the team captain, Tony Jacklin.
The selection procedure for the European team stayed consistent with that of 1985 and 1987, selecting nine players from the 1989 European Tour money list after the German Open on August 27th and then choosing the remaining three members immediately by the team captain, Tony Jacklin.