Rory McIlroy celebrates after a putt during the 44th Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club. / Kyle Terada-Imagn Images The PGA of America is reportedly planning for members of the 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup team to be paid $400,000 to tee it up at ...

On Wednesday, The Telegraph in London reported that members of Team USA at the Ryder Cup will be paid roughly $400,000, and that figure is likely to be ratified. That lines up with what Golfweek reported last month, which was players on the team are set to be paid for next year’s biennial bash at Bethpage Black in New York.

The Ryder Cup is one of golf's longest-standing traditions, as the best players from Europe and the United States battle for international bragging rights. The players have competed in the event for nearly 100 years,

Rory McIlroy can see the argument for players being paid to play in the Ryder Cup, but thinks it would upset the "purity" of the event for the Europeans

Team USA players are set to receive compensation to compete in the Ryder Cup, and Rory McIlroy does not agree as he feels the sanctity of the tournament could be affected