RYDER CUP is one of the most highly-anticipated golfing events in the sporting calendar – but fans are still unsure as to whether players get paid to play.
Europe are seeking revenge on USA for the embarrassing 2021 defeat at the Whistling Straits Golf Course.
But did the Americans get rewarded for their success?
Do players get paid at the Ryder Cup?
Shockingly, Ryder Cup players do NOT get paid for participating in the event or even winning it.
Representing the team colours is seen as an honor for the players
However, the PGA gifts each member of Team USA with $200,000 that they donate to the charity or charities of their choice according to reports.
And half of that amount goes to set organisations including Boys & Girls Club of America, the Drive, Chip & Putt Championship and the PGA Junior League.
Elsewhere, it has become a tradition for the captain of Team Europe to give each player a gift.
French icon Thomas Bjorn bought every member of his side a personalised Rolex when Europe won the competition in 2018.
What are the Ryder Cup 2023 teams?
Team Europe
- Rory McIlroy (Q)
- Jon Rahm (Q)
- Viktor Hovland (Q)
- Tyrrell Hatton (Q)
- Matt Fitzpatrick (Q)
- Robert MacIntyre (Q)
- Shane Lowry (WC)
- Tommy Fleetwood (WC)
- Justin Rose (WC)
- Sepp Straka (WC)
- Nicolai Hojgaard (WC)
- Ludvig Aberg (WC)
Team USA
- Scottie Scheffler (Q)
- Wyndham Clark (Q)
- Brian Harman (Q)
- Patrick Cantlay (Q)
- Max Homa (Q)
- Xander Schauffele (Q)
- Justin Thomas (WC)
- Brooks Koepka (WC)
- Jordan Spieth (WC)
- Collin Morikawa (WC)
- Sam Burns (WC)
- Rickie Fowler (WC)
