“I think it’s great,” Tiger Woods voices SUPPORT to PGA of America approving pay for U.S. players at Ryder Cup
Tiger Woods has backed the decision of the PGA of America to approve the $500,000 payment of US players at the Ryder Cup.
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In the last few weeks, the Ryder Cup become a major point of discussion in the golfing world. This past week, the PGA of America approved the payment of U.S. players at Ryder Cup. Former World No.1 Tiger Woods commented on this and showered support to this decision.
The compensation of the U.S. players at the Ryder Cup had been a topic of debate for a long time. The participants would get paid $200,000 which they were able to lend to any charity of their choosing.
The players now will receive $500,000 at the Ryder Cup. $300,000 will be for charity, while $200,000 will be for the stipend. This has brought out mixed reactions on social media, with many voicing their opinions regarding it.
Woods was asked about his opinion on this matter at the pre-conference of the PNC Championship. The 15-time major champion not only supported the decision but also claimed that it was a “great move” and they were heading in the right direction.
Yeah, I think it’s great. It’s three times as much money that the players were able to donate to charity. So I think it’s a great move and headed in the right direction.
Tiger Woods said in the press conference as per ASAP Sports
🚨💰🐅 Tiger reacted post round to U.S. players receiving payments for Ryder Cup participation and voiced his support:
— TWLEGION (@TWlegion) December 21, 2024
“Yeah, I think it's great. It's three times as much money that the players were able to donate to charity. So I think it's a great move and headed in the right… pic.twitter.com/LlZoVNSutz
This approval from the PGA of America means that it will mark the first time in the tournament’s long history that a player will be directly compensated. As for European golfers, they will continue to not receive any sort of money from this event.
Tiger Woods claims he is ‘very rusty’ at the moment
The 2024 PNC Championship marked another return to golf for Tiger Woods. The 48-year-old underwent another back surgery a few months ago after he missed the cut at the Open Championship. Speaking regarding his form, he claimed he was ‘very rusty‘ at the moment.
Earlier this month, Woods hosted the Hero World Challenge event at his course in the Bahamas. During the press conference of that event, he had admitted that he was not tournament sharp as of yet. The golfer has reinforced that comments and said he is just trying to have fun and not be competitive.
I’m just trying to have fun out here. I’m very rusty and as I said it’s a scramble, and so we’re just trying to have fun out there.
Tiger Woods said
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— NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) December 21, 2024
In the first round of the PNC Championship, he and his son Charlie Woods combined to shot an impressive score of 59. This performance has seen them take the share of the lead along with Team Langer and Team Singh.
Woods and his son will now look to continue this performance and claim their first victory together. They finished as runners-up in 2021 to Team Daly. A victory on Sunday would mark a first win in five years for Woods, who last won at the Zozo Championship in 2019.
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