Presidents Cup team reportedly received $250,000 stipend for playing, for use as they please (Image via Imagn)
Members of the Presidents Cup teams were given a $250,000 stipend to use during the event. With 24 top golfers all traveling to Montreal for a week, the PGA Tour opted to give them a little bit of spending money for their appearance with their teams which they could use throughout the week.
The Tour said in a statement via Golfweek:
“As part of the Tour’s overall total compensation program, distributions for the Presidents Cup have been adjusted to reflect the changing landscape of charitable giving, allowing players and captains the flexibility to support their respective foundations or personal charitable priorities."
This is a stark departure from the Cups of the past. The golfers who played were not paid for their appearances, but each one could have an allocated portion of their funds generated go to a charity of their choice.
