Rory McIlroy said Thursday he would pay to appear in the Ryder Cup in the wake of a recent report that the PGA of America could compensate U.S. players as much as $400,000 to play in the matches next year at Bethpage Black.

The PGA of America is reportedly planning for members of the 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup team to be paid $400,000 to tee it up at Bethpage Black. Rory McIlroy, the stalwart of the European Ryder Cup team, believes that transaction should be the other way around.

The PGA of America have arranged for each of the 12 members of the 2025 US Ryder Cup team to be paid for participating at Bethpage Black in 10 months' time, breaking from the tournament's tradition

Rory McIlroy says he would "pay to play" for Europe in the Ryder Cup in the wake of reports that American golfers will each receive $400,000 (£350,000) to compete in next year's contest.

According to a report this week from The Telegraph, U.S. players who participate in the 2025 Ryder Cup may be paid up to $400,000 per player. The proposal reportedly awaits approval from the PGA of America board.

Team USA players are set to receive compensation to compete in the Ryder Cup, and Rory McIlroy does not agree as he feels the sanctity of the tournament could be affected

A report states that US Ryder Cup players will receive $400,000 each for competing. Is it really that big of a deal?