Keegan Bradley, US Captain for 2025, addressed the rumors that are coming from day to day, regarding players being paid for playing at the Ryder Cup. The entire golf community has raised its voice regarding the latest rumors, mostly stressing that such things have to stop.
Tiger Woods shares his opinion
Opinions of important people from the golf scene vary. The greatest name in this sport, Tiger Woods, at yesterday’s press conference, also decided to share his opinion regarding the latest rumors, considering that the Ryder Cup is a competition that earns a lot of money, so they should not have a problem giving that money to golfers.

Tiger Woods© Ten Golf / Youtube Channel Keegan Bradley shares an identical stance
Keegan Bradley is someone who shares an identical stance with Woods. However, the US Ryder Cup captain admits that he’s not familiar with what could happen in this case. PGA of America officials will make a decision that could change multiple things in the world of golf. Bradley points out that it’s important to be patient at this moment. He’s not someone who can significantly influence the decisions of important people within the PGA of America.
Keegan Bradley on Cantlay’s and McIlroy’s case
Bradley reflected on the incident at last year’s Ryder Cup in Rome, where the US team looked disastrous. The moment that attracted the public’s attention was when Patrick Cantlay decided not to wear a cap. The public was immediately directed towards him negatively, thinking that it was a protest because US golfers weren’t paid.
The statements of Rory McIlroy, who said that he doesn’t want to be paid, attracted special attention. His views are so interesting, going so far that Rory is willing to pay to be part of the Ryder Cup.