Rory McIlroy and other Europeans this week scoffed at the idea of compensation for participation in the Ryder Cup, saying they remain delighted to participate in the event merely for what European captain Luke Donald called "passion" for golf and country.

Rory McIlroy said Thursday he would pay to appear in the Ryder Cup in the wake of a recent report that the PGA of America could compensate U.S. players.

A long-rumored change seems to be finally happening. As Golfweek reported last month, players on the United States Ryder Cup team are set to be paid for next year's biennial bash at Bethpage Black in New York.

On Wednesday, The Telegraph in London reported that members of Team USA at the Ryder Cup will be paid roughly $400,000, and that figure is likely to be ratified. That lines up with what Golfweek reported last month, which was players on the team are set to be paid for next year’s biennial bash at Bethpage Black in New York.

Members of the U.S. Ryder Cup team may be paid next year for playing at Bethpage Black.According to a report in The Telegraph, the PGA of America has a proposal that would pay each of the 12 U.S. players $400,

The Irish stars are on the opposite side of the U.S. players when it comes to being compensated for Ryder Cup participation

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,

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 contest.

Rory McIlroy says he “would pay to appear in the Ryder Cup” in response to news that the US team is set to receive almost £4 million collectively for next year’s match in New York.

The Ryder Cup is one of golf's longest-standing traditions, as the best players from Europe and the United States battle for international bragging rights. The players have competed in the event for nearly 100 years,

Rory McIlroy can see the argument for players being paid to play in the Ryder Cup, but thinks it would upset the "purity" of the event for the Europeans