Overview

• Reed said national pride should outweigh money for the Ryder Cup and urged that any funds be directed entirely to charity.
• He asserted there is no dollar amount that would influence his desire to play, likening the event’s spirit to the Olympics.
• Team Europe continues to reject compensation, with captain Luke Donald opposed to payments and Rory McIlroy having said he would pay to play.
• Reed argued Europe’s tighter camaraderie offers an edge and noted the U.S. is trying to strengthen its team culture.
• He said captain Keegan Bradley informed him he was not selected and, as a LIV player, he called for a fair cross‑tour system for Ryder Cup eligibility.