Ryder Cup 2025: What is the prize money?

THE Ryder Cup sees Team USA and Team Europe renew their rivalry.

This year’s event takes place at Bethpage Black Golf Course in New York from September 26 to 28.

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There has only been two away wins this century and both came for the Europeans in 2004 and 2012 respectively.

Luke Donald‘s men lifted the trophy last time in Rome but a changed US team led by new captain Keegan Bradley are out to stop them.

What is the prize money of the Ryder Cup 2025?

There is NO prize money for winning the Ryder Cup.

Traditionally, players are not paid for their efforts at the biannual event.

The Europeans will not be taking home a cheque as usual – but US stars will in a controversial change.

The PGA of America have announced that they will give their 12-man team $500,000 (£395,000) each, with $300,000 (£237,000) going to a charity or charities of the player’s choice.

The remaining $200,000 (£158,000) has been labelled a “stipend”, which is essentially a wage.

A statement from the PGA of America said that no player demanded payment.

Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy previously voiced his displeasure at the move, saying: “I personally would pay for the privilege to play in the Ryder Cup.

“I have come a long way in this, especially with the Olympics, but the two purest forms of competition in our game right now are the Ryder Cup and Olympics, partly because of the purity of no money being involved.”

Ryder Cup 2023 “Hatgate” controversy

When Europe lifted the trophy two years ago in Italy, an alleged protest by US ace Patrick Cantlay sparked controversy.

He was supposedly unhappy about not getting paid and refused to wear the team’s cap to make a stand.

Cantlay shut down the rumours and said the hats were too small for his head.

But it did not prevent the Europeans taunting him by waving their hats at him constantly.

This all led to a furious row between McIlroy and Cantlay’s caddie Joe LaCava in the car park.

What TV channel is the Ryder Cup 2025 on and can it be live streamed?

For UK fans, the Ryder Cup is on Sky Sports Golf.

You can live stream it via the Sky Sports or NOW app.

A package including Sky Sports, Sky TV and Netflix costs £35-a-month.

Existing customers can upgrade to Sky Sports for £22 per month.

A six-month NOW membership costs £28 every month.

NOW’s flexible monthly membership will sat you back £34.99.

Day passes can be purchased for £14.99.

In the US, the broadcast is split across NBC and USA Network.

Live streaming is available via Peacock.

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