Team USA's 2025 Ryder Cup payments confirmed as fans hit out at 'shameful' decision
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In a groundbreaking move, the PGA of America confirmed that for the first time players in the 2025 Ryder Cup will get paid, pocketing £393,000 each. This change ends the practice of only charity donations which has been in place since 1999. The Americans previously received £157,500 to give to charities but will now get an additional £157,500 stipend to spend as they see fit, with £236,000 continuing to go towards charitable causes.
"The players and captains, past and present, are responsible for the Ryder Cup becoming the most special competition in golf and one of the most in-demand events on the international sports scene," said the PGA of America. "While no players asked to be compensated, the PGA of America Board of Directors has voted to increase the allocation to the members of the U.S. Ryder Cup team from $200,000 to be directed to charities – a figure unchanged since 1999 – to $500,000, with $300,000 of that to be directed to the charity or charities of the players' choice. The balance is a stipend.".
"Golf is a long-established vehicle for good and it's exciting to imagine the impact the members of the 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup team will deliver for worthy causes and communities across the country, including the many initiatives that support the growth of the game.".
The golfing world is all abuzz as America's finest golfers are set to get a paycheck for smashing it at the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black. "We are grateful to the many players and captains through the years who have so passionately represented our country and look forward to a memorable 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black.".
