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 contest.

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,

When asked about this report, European stalwart Rory McIlroy said he’d pay his way to participate in the storied battle. “I personally would pay for the privilege to play on the Ryder Cup,” McIlroy told BBC Sport after the first round of the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai,

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

The seven-time European Ryder Cupper doesn't believe players need to be compensated for participation in the matches.