Luke Donald has claimed that American fans at Bethpage Black could turn on Team USA's players because they are being paid to take part.

"That could happen," Donald told British media when asked if the atmosphere in Farmingdale, New York could turn sour. "We all know how high the ticket prices are, and it's going to be an expensive trip out for a family of four. If the U.S. players are getting paid a stipend, or whatever it is, and they aren't performing, the New Yorkers could make them know about it."

Team USA's players and captain will each receive $500,000 this week -- $300,000 of which must be donated to charity -- whereas Team Europe will not get a personal financial reward.

"I wanted to get ahead of this when I first heard about it last year and looked like it was likely going to

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