PAY ISSUE PROVES WHO REAL TEAM IS

DARREN CLARKE says the fact Europe are happy to continue playing the Ryder Cup without being paid proves they are more of a team than USA.

- BY CRAIG SWAN

For the first time in history, United States players and captain Keegan Bradley will get cash for representing their country.

Each individual will receive $500,000 with $300,000 of that going to charity and the rest, if desired, to keep for themselves.

Former European player and skipper Clarke is uneasy with this new scenario in its 45th edition. He said: "That does not sit well with me. You can ask any of those guys in that European team if they would accept money. Everyone would say no.