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Darren Clarke believes Europe’s togetherness is priceless as he hit out at American payments at The Ryder Cup.
For the first time in history, United States players and captain Keegan Bradley will get cash for being at Bethpage.
Each individual will receive $500,000 with $300,000 going to charity and the rest, if desired, to keep.
Clarke is uneasy with that scenario and said: “No, 100 percent that does not sit well with me. You can ask any of those guys in that European team would they accept money. Everyone to a T will say no.
“It’s not about money. That’s not what the Ryder Cup’s about. The Ryder Cup was never about money. The Europeans would live and die just to make the team.
“If you look at Matt Wallace’s reaction knowing he was just going to miss out, that