As ‘No Hat’ Patrick Cantlay Sparks Controversy, 4x Ryder Cup Veteran Paints a Definite Picture of ‘Split’ Locker Room Rumors

The Ryder Cup isn’t about the winnings, but about the honor. For nearly a hundred years, this pride has set the event apart from other tournaments. Yet, it seems not all golfers are content with this long-standing tradition. The USA is undeniably facing one of its most challenging Ryder Cups. Amid this, internal team tensions have surfaced.

Recently a prominent USA Ryder Cup member, Patrick Cantlay, was discontented with the longstanding tradition of not receiving payment for the biennial event. Following rumors around Team USA’s unity, a 4X Ryder Cup veteran addressed and dispelled all the rumors through a recent tweet on social media, Let’s learn more about it.

PGA star bashes the controversies around Team USA

Recently a startling report emerged indicating that Patrick Cantlay thinks players should receive payment for their Ryder Cup involvement. The conspicuous absence of the 31-year-old golfer’s USA cap on Friday was, in fact, a silent protest.

Jamie Weir, a reporter and golf correspondent, shared a post on social media talking about tensions within the US team room. He mentioned that according to multiple sources, the discord is chiefly driven by Cantlay. The golfer is thought to have held the view that players should receive payment for their participation in the Ryder Cup. As a form of protest against the non-payment, he has chosen to refuse to “wear a team cap.”

As a vice-captain under Zach Johnson this week, 4X Ryder Cup veteran, Steve Stricker, who was a part of the record-breaking win in 2021 at Whistling Straits, has been actively seeking solutions to turn around America’s waning momentum in the 44th Ryder Cup.

Steve responded to the social media post of Jamie by stating, “Never has there been a team so together!” referring to the unity within Team USA and rebuffing all the recent rumors surrounding the team.

While that solves the team unity mystery, can the American troops defend their Ryder Cup title in Sunday’s final round?

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Awaiting for the results of the most awaited patriotic showdown

Earlier, the participants in the Ryder Cup didn’t receive payment. Yet, the PGA does allocate a total of $200,000 to the team, which is then divided and donated to different charities and organizations.

Following a decisive win by Victor Hovland and Ludvig Aberg over world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and Brooks Koepka, internal discord is likely the last issue Zach Johnson would want to address.

As the final round of the game is approaching, we can’t wait to see who clinches the trophy. What are your thoughts on this and who do you think will win the title this time? Let us know in the comments below!

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