It is quite the contrast. As reports surface that the PGA of America is mulling plans to compensate the 12 members of the next American Ryder Cup side as much as $400,000 for their participation at Bethpage Black next September in the biennial match with Europe,

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.

Shane Lowry has no worries about what’s happening with the American Ryder Cup team. Does Shane Lowry care if members of the U.S. Ryder Cup team receive payments of $400,000 each to play? Absolutely not.

Shane Lowry responds to a new report claiming U.S. Ryder Cup players will be paid for the first time ever at the 2025 Ryder Cup.

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,

The Irish stars are on the opposite side of the U.S. players when it comes to being compensated for Ryder Cup participation

A long-rumored change seems to be finally happening. As Golfweek reported last month, players on the United States Ryder Cup team are set to be paid for next year's biennial bash at Bethpage Black in New York.