'Like the Olympics': Reed opposed to Ryder Cup payment

Former Masters champion says team event is all about representing his country

- Ewan Murray

Patrick Reed believes it "unnecessary" that his fellow Americans will be paid for participation in the upcoming Ryder Cup. Reed, who has missed out on what would have been a fourth Ryder Cup appearance at Bethpage, also said Europe carry the advantage of having the more closely knit team.

US players plus their captain, Keegan Bradley, will be given $500,000 (£368,300) - $300,000 (£221,000) of which must be donated to charity - for taking on Luke Donald's Europe. The remaining $200,000 (£147,320) has been labelled a stipend. The topic was largely lost in fevered discussion over whether or not Bradley would pick himself as a player but remains hugely significant. Europe's contingent have always been adamant they will not seek monetary reward for Ryder Cup appearances.