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. The Telegraph in London reported Wednesday the Americans will be paid roughly $400,000 per player, and that figure is likely to be ratified.

America’s Ryder Cup players look set to be paid for the first time in a break from a near 100-year tradition with Team USA in line to receive almost £4 million collectively for next year’s showdown in New York.

Who will be heading to the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black? GolfMagic's Andy and Ben offer their verdicts for Team USA and Team Europe.

For the first time in the near 100-year history of the Ryder Cup, members of the U.S. team will be compensated for playing.

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