Rory McIlroy and other Europeans this week scoffed at the idea of compensation for participation in the Ryder Cup, saying they remain delighted to participate in the event merely for what European captain Luke Donald called "passion" for golf and country.

Along with national pride, it appears members of the United States' 2025 Ryder Cup team will have another incentive when teeing off against their European counterparts at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale,

When asked about this report, European stalwart Rory McIlroy said he’d pay his way to participate in the storied battle. “I personally would pay for the privilege to play on the Ryder Cup,” McIlroy told BBC Sport after the first round of the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai,

Rory McIlroy says he “would pay to appear in the Ryder Cup” in response to news that the US team is set to receive almost £4 million collectively for next year’s match in New York.

Rory McIlroy can see the argument for players being paid to play in the Ryder Cup, but thinks it would upset the "purity" of the event for the Europeans

The seven-time European Ryder Cupper doesn't believe players need to be compensated for participation in the matches.