US Ryder Cup Captain Defends Plan to Pay Players Amid Tradition Break
US Ryder Cup team captain Keegan Bradley defended paying US players, saying it will modernize the competition and make it more appealing to fans.
Team USA captain Keegan Bradley defended a plan to pay US players at the Ryder Cup, arguing that the break from tradition would bring the competition into today's era of professional golf, where players are expected to generate significant revenue off course. The decision was made as part of a larger effort to make the team more attractive to top talent and potentially increase participation in future Cups. Bradley believes this change will help to level the playing field and give US players an opportunity to capitalize on their earnings beyond just competition prizes. This new approach has sparked debate among fans and golf enthusiasts about its impact on the game.
