It has plagued golf for the last few years. But it has also been one of the biggest topics of discussion surrounding next year’s Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black. The $750 price of admission for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday has angered fans across the world ...

Members of the U.S. Ryder Cup team may be paid next year for playing at Bethpage Black.According to a report in The Telegraph, the PGA of America has a proposal that would pay each of the 12 U.S. players $400,

As Golfweek reported last month, players on the United States Ryder Cup team are set to be paid for next year’s biennial bash at Bethpage Black in New York. The Telegraph in London reported Wednesday the Americans will be paid roughly $400,000 per player, and that figure is likely to be ratified.

America’s Ryder Cup players look set to be paid for the first time in a break from a near 100-year tradition with Team USA in line to receive almost £4 million collectively for next year’s showdown in New York.

A report states that US Ryder Cup players will receive $400,000 each for competing. Is it really that big of a deal?