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U.S. Ryder Cup Players to Receive $500,000 Each in 2025, a First for the Event

The payment, largely routed to charity, highlights a cultural split with Europe over the Cup’s commercial direction.

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Overview

  • PGA of America set a $300,000 mandatory charitable allocation and a $200,000 stipend for each of the 12 U.S. players at Bethpage Black.
  • Team Europe will not be paid, with captain Luke Donald stressing pride over money in remarks during Ryder Cup week.
  • Scottie Scheffler, Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele said they will donate their entire $500,000 to charity.
  • Event organizers will not compensate caddies, leaving earnings to player‑caddie agreements and any sharing of the stipend.
  • PGA of America says players did not request compensation, as the new policy—coming after past disputes in 1999 and the 2023 hat episode—reopens questions over who benefits from Ryder Cup revenues.