So, remember how we all got hit by the latest bombshell in the golf world? The US team’s whopping £4m payout for next year’s Ryder Cup match left everyone speechless! Each American golfer will pocket a staggering $400,000 (£315,000), marking the end of 97 years of amateurism. The news had already sparked heated debates about fairness and compensation. With ticket prices skyrocketing to $750 (£590) for the New York match, critics are questioning the organizers’ priorities.

In between, the 100-year-old tradition-breaking mess surrounding the Ryder Cup compensation took another twist today. Reports suggest players may soon receive $400,000 for participating, but rival Shane Lowry remains unfazed.  Lowry just spilled his honest thoughts on the Ryder Cup pay debate, and it’s interesting, to say the least. With rumors swirling about a whopping $400,000 payout for US team members, one would think that the golfers would be happy but the case is quite the opposite. “I don’t care whether I get paid or not,” Lowry stated bluntly per the latest post by NUCLR Golf on X. “The Ryder Cup is a privilege, and it’s what I work for”. 

After grinding for 15 years to earn his spot, Lowry’s passion for the game shines through. Two Ryder Cup appearances later, he’s still hooked. Despite the sport’s shifting landscape, Lowry’s commitment to its values remains rock-solid. His love for the game dwarfs any financial incentive. It’s a breath of fresh air in a world where money often talks loudest. “It’s what I’ve worked for for the last ten, 15 years, to be able to play Ryder Cups, and I’ve been fortunate to do two of them and have great experiences at them and build my brand playing Ryder Cups. “I think, yeah, I love the tournament, and I just want to be involved”, he continued.

But that’s not all, Lowry even spoke highly of his team amid all the shade he threw on his rivals.

Shane Lowry believes if Team Europe won the 2025 Ryder Cup trophy they would ‘be remembered forever’

Before downplaying the importance of Ryder Cup compensation, Shane Lowry lavished praise on his Team Europe colleagues, insisting they would be immortalized if they retain the trophy in the United States in 2025. Lowry, a key player in Europe’s 16.5-11.5 victory over the US in Rome, emphasized the significance of overcoming home advantage. “Homefield advantage is huge, but it’s a huge opportunity, and something we would probably be remembered forever for if we went to Bethpage and retained the trophy.”

He acknowledged the daunting task, given Europe’s struggles on US soil, including heavy losses at Hazeltine in 2016 and Whistling Straits in 2021. However, Lowry remains optimistic, citing the emergence of young European talents like Ludvig Åberg, Nicolai Hojgaard, and Vincent Norrman. “The odds are it won’t be the same team, but I hope I’m one of those 12 players,” Lowry said. “If those players did retain the trophy, it would be a huge achievement.” What do you think about Lowry’s take? Let us know in the comment section below!