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Joe Pompliano Says Ryder Cup Pay Is ‘Common Sense’

“This isn’t a scandal,” Pompliano said on Team USA getting paid. Since 1999, players received $200,000, but all to charity. In 2025, each gets $500,000: $300,000 to charity, $200,000 kept. He cited scale, $125M in ticket revenue, $10,000 Metro Club sold out, Long Island Rail Road targeting ~$20M from $175 passes. Meanwhile, Team Europe takes pride in not getting paid.