Many golf fans in America are somewhat bitter and frustrated with the behavior of the American golfers who will compete in this year's Ryder Cup. For the first time in history, 12 American players will receive a prize of $500,000 to play on Bethpage Black.
However, $300,000 will be donated to a charity of the player's choice, while the rest is a stipend that players are free to use as they wish.
Important figures of the golf scene reacted strongly to this decision, and Patrick Reed is among them.
Reed believes that if the PGA is already giving money to compete in such a prestigious event, the key would be to use that money for charity.
The famous golfer emphasizes that money was never a motive for him, but that he always wanted to perform at the Ryder Cup because playing at such a competition is prestigious.
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First appearance and revenge
Patrick Reed reflected on his first appearance at the Ryder Cup, emphasizing how different the experience was compared to anything he had done before. He pointed out how prestigious the Ryder Cup is and how exciting this competition is for all golf fans.
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On the one hand, there is the European team that wants to celebrate again, this time on away soil, aware that the task will be much more demanding. On the other hand, the American team wants to take advantage of the home course and get revenge on the Europeans for the defeat two years ago.
