Bethpage Black hosts the first Ryder Cup where American players are directly paid, sparking questions about charity, pride, and the meaning of national team golf.
The answer to your question in a word is yes. Regardless of their motivation for insisting on a personal stipend, playing for country should not be tarnished by money. If the prestige of the event and defending your nation’s honour on the links isn’t adequate motivation, you have no business stepping up to the first tee.
The answer to your question in a word is yes. Regardless of their motivation for insisting on a personal stipend, playing for country should not be tarnished by money. If the prestige of the event and defending your nation’s honour on the links isn’t adequate motivation, you have no business stepping up to the first tee.