Americans will now be paid to play in Ryder Cup
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December 18, 2024

Americans will now be paid to play in Ryder Cup

By DOUG FERGUSON, AP Golf Writer 

Americans will be paid to play in the Ryder Cup for the first time under a new PGA of America program announced Monday that gives them a $200,000 stipend and $300,000 for them to distribute to charity.

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