What Scottie Scheffler will do with controversial Ryder Cup pay shows his true character

World No.1 Scottie Scheffler has opened up on how he'll spend the money he'll receive from competing at this week's Ryder Cup. Scheffler will line up for Keegan Bradley'sTeam USA looking to regain the trophy that was lost with USA's defeat in Rome back in 2023.

This year's Ryder Cup has seen a change in how the money is split for the tournament compared to previous editions. Members of Team USA will receive a portion of the $500,000 (£370,000) that's been given for participating in the 2025 edition of the tournament.

Of that money, $300,000 (£220,000) is already being set aside to go to various charities. The remaining $200,000 (£150,000) is being given to each player and captain Bradley, where they are then able to spend it however they like.

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Scheffler was quizzed about the controversial change and confirmed that he would be giving his share of the money to charity.

"My wife and I like to do a lot of stuff in our local community and I've never been one to announce what we do," Scheffler told reporters this week.

"I don't like to give charitable dollars for some kind of recognition. We have something planned for the money that we'll be receiving.

"I think it's a really cool thing that the PGA of America has empowered us to do.

"I have a deep passion for the city of Dallas, I have a deep passion for the organisations that we support at home, and I'm excited to be able to take this money and be able to do some good in our local community."

Team Europe captain Luke Donald had already confirmed this week that members of the team would not be paid for competing in this year's Ryder Cup. Donald also explained why Team Europe decided not to receive a pay cheque for competing at Bethpage Black.

"[The Ryder Cup] is not about prize money or ranking points. It’s about pride, it's about representing your flag, your shirt and the legacy you leave behind," said Donald on Wednesday during the Ryder Cup opening ceremony.

"We are fuelled by something money can’t buy - purpose, brotherhood and a responsibility to honour those who came before us, while inspiring those whose time is yet to come," Donald added.

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