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Ryder Cup Week Opens at Bethpage as U.S. Players Pledge Stipends and Europe Rejects Pay

VR training and a partisan New York stage test Europe’s resolve.

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Overview

  • The PGA of America’s new $500,000 package per U.S. participant includes $300,000 for charity and a $200,000 stipend, with Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay saying they will donate their stipends.
  • Europe declined compensation after captain Luke Donald said his 12 players agreed the Ryder Cup is not a week to get paid.
  • President Donald Trump is expected at Bethpage on Friday, a presence Scheffler and U.S. captain Keegan Bradley say could provide a boost, though exact timing remains uncertain.
  • To prepare for an intense crowd, Donald equipped Europe with VR headsets simulating abuse and rolled out nostalgia-themed practice kits referencing past away wins.
  • Europe returns 11 of 12 from its 2023 victory with rookie Rasmus Hojgaard added, while the U.S. fields a star-studded home lineup that has begun dialing in practice pairings on the Black Course.