Americans will be paid to play in the Ryder Cup for the first time under a new PGA of America program announced Monday that gives them a $200,000 stipend and $300,000 for them to distribute to charity.
The $500,000 directed to each of the 12 players and the captain is an increase from the $200,000 — strictly for charity — that began when the pay-for-play issue first arose in 1999 ahead of the Brookline matches.
The PGA of America board met in person last week and approved the payment scheme.
The 2025 Ryder Cup will be contested at Bethpage Black in New York. Team Europe holds the Cup.
College basketball: Tennessee held onto No. 1 in the AP Top 25 for the second straight week.
College football: Wake Forest coach Dave Clawson, 57, resigned after 11 seasons and will remain with the university in an advisory role.
NBA: Tyrese Maxey scored 40 points, Paul George added 33 points as the 76ers spoiled LaMelo Ball’s return to the floor with a 121-108 win over the host Hornets. Ball returned to action after missing the last seven games with a strained calf, finishing with 15 points and 11 assists.
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