It is quite the contrast. As reports surface that the PGA of America is mulling plans to compensate the 12 members of the next American Ryder Cup side as much as $400,000 for their participation at Bethpage Black next September in the biennial match with Europe,

Rory McIlroy says he would "pay to play" for Europe in the Ryder Cup in the wake of reports that American golfers will each receive $400,000 (£350,000) to compete in next year's context.

A former Ryder Cup captain has made his feelings clear on whether or not players should be paid to compete at the tournament following news that the US team will be financially rewarded next year

Along with national pride, it appears members of the United States' 2025 Ryder Cup team will have another incentive when teeing off against their European counterparts at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale,

A proposal to the PGA of America board would reportedly have U.S. players compensated to the tune of $400,000 each.

For the first time in the near 100-year history of the Ryder Cup, members of the U.S. team will be compensated for playing.