Shane Lowry, a two-time Ryder Cup participant, has weighed in on the controversy surrounding the reported $400,000 payout to US team members. Breaking ranks with his peers, Lowry declared, “I don’t care whether I get paid or not. The Ryder Cup is a privilege, and it’s what I work for.” After 15 years of grinding to earn his spot, Lowry’s passion for the game shines through, prioritizing the honor of participation over financial gain.

Lowry’s commitment to the sport’s values remains unwavering, despite golf’s shifting landscape. “It’s what I’ve worked for”, he stated. His genuine passion for golf shines through, reminding us that, at its core, the game is about so much more than just a paycheck. And that’s precisely why his comments resonate so deeply, especially now, as the golf world grapples with tough questions about fairness, compensation, and the skyrocketing costs of attendance.

It’s a timely reminder that, amidst all the debate, the true value of competing in the Ryder Cup lies in the love of the game itself. Recently, Rory McIlroy also chimed in and gave his opinion on the matter and said, “I personally would pay for the privilege to play in the Ryder Cup”, in the latest post by Fore Play Pod. Well, as good as this sounds coming from one of the top players in the world right now, fans beg to differ but not completely.

The fans in the comment section of the post agreed with Rory McIlroy and yet there was a mix of opinions among them.

Netizens lost their collective minds over the latest Ryder Cup update

Golf fans always have such strong opinions and it doesn’t matter what the issue is but here some of them might be right. “This is why we lose🤦🏼‍♂️”, said one fan while the other said, “This is why they are about to smack us on American soil”, referring to what Rory McIlroy said, and well, let’s see what they mean by this. The United States’ relentless focus on financial gain may be the Achilles’ heel behind their frequent Ryder Cup losses to Europe, as the obsession with money can dilute the team’s, passion, and overall motivation, allowing Europe to replicate their individual success in the team format.

We mean, take this Ryder Cup 2025 ticket price for example, the latest report suggests that the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black has hit a snag, sparking outrage among fans due to astronomical ticket prices. Daily badges are now costing a staggering $750 for competition days and $255 for practice days, plus hefty fees. But that’s not all – fans attempting to purchase tickets through the PGA of America’s official resale site are being quoted prices as high as $1,350 and some fans were complaining about exactly that. “Great don’t pay him and lower that entry cost”, said one fan while the other said, “They should charge less for tickets instead of paying the players”, said the other.

A lot of fans were accusing Patrick Cantlay of what happened and one of them said, “Can’t stand Cantlay”. But why? Well, Cantlay, who refused to wear a Team USA hat due to no payment, will likely get the last laugh. The PGA of America plans to break a 97-year tradition and pay US players, including Cantlay, $400,000 each at the Ryder Cup. Cantlay’s protest sparked controversy, but his stance may have led to this change, ending decades of complaints about no compensation for US players. What are your thoughts on the matter? Let us know in the comment section below!