The 2023 Ryder Cup was infamous, not only for the results but also because of a certain controversy. Patrick Cantlay was scrutinized by the media, he refused to wear the US team cap as a sign of protest for not getting paid to play. Although Cantlay denied any such motivation, it does bring out an age-old debate about whether you should be paid for playing in the Ryder Cup. Fast forward to 2025, and American Ryder Cup players are getting paid to play. Tom Watson , a Ryder Cup legend, has now weighed in and drawn attention by disagreeing with Tiger Woods.

Tom Watson joins Golf Central to reflect on the compensation debate. When asked by the host, “How would that sit with you in terms of the American team being compensated for playing?” Watson replied, “Personally, I don’t agree

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