On September 23rd, 2025, we break down the controversial decision to pay Team USA players for the Ryder Cup, Rory McIlroy's unique preparation, and Justin Rose's dismissal of the golf ball rollback.
Ryder Cup: Money, Motivation & Mayhem
- The Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black is already sparking controversy as the PGA of America more than doubles Team USA's compensation, introducing a personal stipend for the first time and creating a stark philosophical divide with their European counterparts.
- US Captain Keegan Bradley defends the move to "bring the Ryder Cup into the present day," while European Captain Luke Donald insists his team doesn't "need any motivation or monetary rewards."
- To combat the notoriously tough New York crowd, Rory McIlroy is using virtual reality to "become as desensitized as possible" to the hostile environment he'll face at Bethpage.
The Rollback Debate Rolls On
- As the golf world continues to debate the new ball rollback, one veteran voice is tuning it all out. Justin Rose offers a candid, skeptical take on the rule changes, questioning their ultimate impact on the professional game.
- Rose admits he's "paid no attention to it," comparing the current debate to the past switch from square to V grooves and doubting it will make a significant difference for the pros.
- The episode concludes with the incredible story of Sister René Parman, a 105-year-old nun who finds her weekly golf game to be "a wonderful place to be, very meditative."
Quick Hits
President Trump averts a Long Island Rail Road strike ahead of the Ryder Cup • Bryson DeChambeau praises Trump's "decisive leadership" • Keegan Bradley defends Team USA's new $500k player payment
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