Luke Donald has revealed that Team Europe’s players rejected any possibility of getting paid to feature at the Ryder Cup, despite Team USA receiving a fee to feature at Bethpage Black.

The PGA of America announced last year that American players would receive $500,000 to represent Team USA at the Ryder Cup, with $300,000 (£222,000) donated to a charity of their choice and a $200,000 (£144,000) 'stipend' to spend how they wish.

This week's event in New York marks the first time in Ryder Cup history that the additional payment will be offered to American players, with the pay-to-play debate dominating early build-up to the biennial contest.

Rory McIlroy has previously stated he would "pay for the privilege to play" in the Ryder Cup, with Donald 'proud' of his European players for their ap

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