Luke Donald shares his stance on Ryder Cup’s decision to pay $200,000 to golfers: “We don’t need it”

Luke Donald talks about Ryder Cup’s decision to pay $200,000 to golfers (Image via Imagn)

American Ryder Cup players will begin earning a $200,000 stipend for playing in the event beginning in 2025. The European side is not following suit, and captain Luke Donald believes that's a good thing.

There has been a lot of debate over whether or not players should be paid, but the PGA of America settled that debate by allotting $200,000 to go straight to golfers.

Donald said:

"We don't need to be playing for money. The effect it has on these players, the enormity of it, the passion, you leave that week feeling like it's the best week ever. It has nothing to do with money. We haven't been paid before."