McIlroy, Europeans say Ryder Cup money would 'change the dynamic' - ESPN

Along with national pride, it appears members of the United States' 2025 Ryder Cup team will have another incentive when teeing off against their European counterparts at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, N.Y.

Lots of zeros.

A vote by the PGA of America will ultimately determine whether, and how much, U.S. players are paid for playing in the Ryder Cup.

U.S. players competing at the event could receive roughly $400,000 apiece according to a report. The pay structure, according to The Telegraph, would be similar to that of the Presidents Cup in September — a stipend as opposed to a contribution made to the charity of each golfer's choice.

However, there are two primary differences between the Presidents Cup and Ryder Cup, according to The Telegraph.

First, the amount. The Presidents Cup stipend was $250,000.

Second, who is getting paid. While players and captains for both teams were paid at the Presidents Cup in Montreal, the European Ryder Cup golfers will not get paid — instead opting to play for what European captain Luke Donald called «passion» for golf and country.

«It's one week where you play for more than yourself,» Donald told The Telegraph. «It's… not about money or points, it's about coming together as a team and the fans feed off that — it's all passion. I don't think we should ever get paid.»

Rory McIlroy was asked this week about the idea of compensation for participation in the Ryder Cup and scoffed at the notion of requiring cash to entice players to represent their side of the international competition. McIlroy and the European team will not be directly tied to the PGA of America payment vote. The DP World Tour represents the European players on Ryder Cup matters.

«I personally would pay for the privilege to