Patrick Cantlay won only half of the matches he played in the 2023 Ryder Cup . In any other edition of the event, it would have been acceptable. But playing in Europe under intense pressure, the 33-year-old had more than just his performance in Rome in his mind. Cantlay’s was infamous for the controversial Hatgate incident in 2023. And he may have been too focused on his individual goal of making a statement rather than performing for Team U.S. Then again, that is just how the American side has always been.

Cantlay stood tall without wearing a Team U.S.A. hat at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club to protest against the PGA of America. He strongly believed that the team should get paid by the PGA for representing the country. It was the beginning of one of the most controversial debates

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