Bryson DeChambeau Pledges Entire Ryder Cup Payment To Charity

Bryson DeChambeau has promised to donate all of his Ryder Cup payment to charity, saying that playing for the United States is more about pride than money. Critics raised concerns ahead of the Ryder Cup that paying the U.S. team could diminish the tournament’s spirit, prompting this response.

DeChambeau Won’t Take A Penny From Ryder Cup Payment

Members of the U.S. team will receive financial compensation for the first time in the history of the Ryder Cup. The PGA of America will give each American player $500,000; the players must donate $300,000 to a charity of their choice, and they can use the remaining $200,000 as they see fit.

The PGA of America announced its decision to remunerate the U.S. players last year after several years of debate. This decision ended the 100-year-old tradition of not paying Ryder Cup players. Some former players had long argued that the Ryder Cup generates huge revenue and believed the competitors deserved a share, while others defended the event’s tradition and national pride over financial reward.

DeChambeau, one of the most high-profile members of the U.S. team, has made his stance clear on the payment, and reiterated that he will be donating his entire Ryder Cup payment to charity. The 32-year-old is playing his first Ryder Cup match since going unbeaten in 2021, and he also said he’s eager to represent his country again.