Overview

• Chamblee reiterated on his podcast that paying U.S. players to represent their country is antithetical to the event’s ethos and could taint the competition.
• He cautioned that patriotic New York spectators at Bethpage Black may react negatively to the payments, potentially affecting the atmosphere.
• The PGA of America confirmed each U.S. player and the captain will receive $500,000, including a $300,000 charitable component and a discretionary stipend.
• Newsweek notes the move breaks a tradition dating to 1927 and has drawn criticism in the golf community on both sides of the Atlantic.
• Tom Watson also opposed the decision, saying players should compete for country and teammates, while Chamblee previously alleged a few players pushed for pay despite the PGA’s denial.