Anthony Kim weighs in on Ryder Cup player pay, points out "what the people want"
Patrick Cantlay and Team USA were the center of controversy at the 2023 Ryder Cup. In the tournament that was held in Rome, it was reported that Cantlay had refused to wear the team cap in protest, as players were not being paid for their participation in the tournament.
Since then, a lot has changed as the PGA of America announced they would be paying Team USA members for their participation in next year's edition of the Ryder Cup. After this announcement was made, LIV Golf professional Anthony Kim weighed in on the situation and shared his thoughts on X (formerly Twitter).
Kim wrote:
"Loved @rydercup experience but NOTHING wrong w players wanting 2 get compensated 4 working. If @PGA gave all the proceeds of the event 2 charity players might think differently. @livgolf_league vs @PGATOUR is wat the people want #USA @RyderCupUSA @RyderCupEurope #MAGA"
You can check out Anthony Kim's tweet below:
The PGA of America announced that players competing for Team USA in the 2025 Ryder Cup will receive $500,000 each, with $300,000 being donated to a charity of each golfer's choice. It was also stated that no golfer asked to be compensated, and it was the PGA of America who agreed to the pay package.
A look at golfers leading in the standings for the 2025 Ryder Cup
Before taking a look at the golfers leading in the standings for the 2025 Ryder Cup, it's important to know a bit about the event. A biennial tournament, next year's edition of the Ryder Cup will be played at the Bethpage State Park Black Course in New York.
In this edition of the tournament, Team Europe will be defending their cup against Team USA. The Americans will be led by 2024 Presidents Cup winner Keegan Bradley, while Europe will once again be led by Luke Donald.
Here is a detailed look at the standings for Team USA:
- Xander Schauffele
- Scottie Scheffler
- Bryson DeChambeau
- Collin Morikawa
- Brian Harman
- Billy Horschel
- Wyndham Clark
- Patrick Cantlay
- Russell Henley
- Tony Finau
Here is a detailed look at the standings for Team Europe:
- Rory McIlroy
- Rasmus Hojgaard
- Tyrrell Hatton
- Matt Wallace
- Paul Waring
- Niklas Norgaard
- Thorbjorn Olesen
- Julien Guerrier
- Jorge Campillo
- Dan Bradbury
The 2025 Ryder Cup will be played between September 26th and September 28th. Tickets for the same can be purchased from the competition's official website. The following are the types of matches that golf fans will get to witness at the competition - Singles, Fourballs, and Foursomes.
In total, fans will be treated to 28 matches over the three days of the event in September next year. While the first team to reach 14 1/2 points will win the match, in case of a draw (14-14), last year's winners Team Europe will retain the trophy.