"I wanted to get ahead of this when I first heard about it last year and looked like it was likely going to happen, Donald said of the USA team being paid. I reached out to all the 12 guys from Rome to see how they felt. Their voices are important. Everyone was like: We haven't even considered playing for money for that event.' We just don't see that. We understand what it represents."
"In what is a highly controversial move, Bradley and his 12-man side will each collect $500,000 (370,000) $300,000 of which must be directed towards charity, with the rest labelled a stipend while the European contingent continue to perform at the Ryder Cup for free. Added to the mix is the fact that tickets start at $750 per tournament day. Much has been made of likely antipathy from the New York audience towards Donald and his players as Europe look to retain the trophy they won"
Luke Donald warned that the home crowd at Bethpage may turn on Keegan Bradley and the United States team because the US players are receiving payments while Europe plays for free. Keegan Bradley and each member of his 12-man side will receive $500,000, with $300,000 directed to charity and the remainder described as a stipend. Tournament-day tickets start at $750, increasing fan expectations and potential pressure. Donald contacted the 12 players from Rome and said they rejected playing for money, emphasizing purpose, inspiring the next generation, and supporting the European Tour Group and grassroots.
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