‘It’s like the Olympics’: Patrick Reed against Ryder Cup player payment

• American players to receive stipend for participation

• Former world No 6 said Europe have more camaraderie'

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.