"The merchandise tent is always a decent place to start when assessing the commercial vulgarity associated with modern-day Ryder Cups. At Bethpage, they are flogging 24-carat gold coins 100 were available on Tuesday morning, presumably still are now with Keegan Bradley's signature attached. The price? $7,500 (5,500). There must be an assumption Ryder Cup fans leave their senses at the gates."
"Twelve players, $2.4m, zero caveats. Last week, the Guardian contacted the representatives of all dozen US players to ascertain whether the extra $200,000 would also be donated to a charitable cause. Only one saw fit to reply, Patrick Cantlay's representative explaining his client's desire to assist educational development for children of military veterans and first responders. Cantlay spoke directly on the same theme on Tuesday morning."
Merchandise at Bethpage includes 24-carat gold coins bearing Keegan Bradley's signature, priced at $7,500. The United States players were each paid $500,000 to compete, with $300,000 required to be donated to charity and the remainder treated as a stipend. The payment structure has intensified perceptions of commercialism and invited criticism that the US appears overly focused on money compared with Europe's emphasis on collective causes. Representatives for most American players declined comment when asked about donating the additional $200,000. Patrick Cantlay's team confirmed plans to support educational programs for children of veterans and first responders. Keegan Bradley, Xander Schauffele, and Scottie Scheffler indicated intentions to give their stipends to charity, with Scheffler stressing privacy about charitable plans.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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