Americans will be paid for their participation in the Ryder Cup for the first time under the PGA of America program, which provides each player with a $200,000 stipend and $300,000 to donate to charity.
The $500,000 allocated to each of the 12 players and captain is an increase from the $200,000 allocated solely to charity. It started in 1999, when the pay-to-play issue first arose.
The PGA of America’s board of directors met in person last week and approved the payment scheme, announcing it on its social media channels Monday morning.
Captain USA Keegan Bradley he has already said that he will donate the entire amount to charity. $500,000 is roughly equivalent to 10th place in the PGA Championship.
The PGA of America says no players have sought compensation. It is said that the players and captain are responsible for making the Ryder Cup one of the most important sporting events in the world.
