Tiger Woods Advocates for Ryder Cup Player Payments to Benefit Charities

The golf legend proposes allocating $5 million per U.S. player for charitable donations, reigniting debate on financial compensation in the Ryder Cup.

Tiger Woods has called for U.S. Ryder Cup players to receive $5 million each, with all funds directed to charities of their choice, emphasizing the event's financial success.
The proposal follows reports that the PGA of America is considering paying U.S. players $400,000 each for the 2025 Ryder Cup, a break from nearly a century of tradition.
European players, including Rory McIlroy, have expressed opposition to payments, stating they would prefer to play without financial compensation and donate funds back to their tour.
Woods reiterated that the discussion is not about personal payment but about leveraging Ryder Cup profits to support charitable causes and junior golf programs.
The debate comes as Woods remains sidelined from competitive play due to back surgery, while also participating in ongoing PGA Tour negotiations with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.