US players will ‘do the right thing’ over controversial Ryder Cup pay, insists Keegan Bradley
Team USA captain explains controversial payments at Ryder Cup
- United States Ryder Cup players are being paid to participate in the event for the first time this week, a move that has not been universally well received.
- Each of the 12 US team members will receive $500,000, with $300,000 designated for a charity of their choice and the remaining $200,000 as a personal stipend.
- US captain Keegan Bradley defended the decision, stating the PGA of America aimed to modernise the Ryder Cup and align it with the Presidents Cup's payment structure.
- Bradley confirmed he would donate his entire $500,000 allocation to charity but would not pressure his players to do the same, dismissing concerns about the optics of the payments.
- The new payment system follows previous controversy, including Patrick Cantlay's alleged protest over unpaid play in 2023, while European players continue to play without compensation.