Controversy surrounded the 2023 Ryder Cup when Patrick Cantlay's wardrobe sparked conversation about paying players at the tournament.

Cantlay opted not to wear a hat during play on Saturday , claiming it did not fit well on him. However, speculation arose that it was a protest because he was not being paid to play. Xander Schauffele also reportedly was not happy about essentially playing for free, and it reportedly got to the point where he was nearly kicked off the team.

Amid that speculation, European fans taunted Cantlay throughout his round that day by waving their hats toward him. However, after making a long birdie putt, members of Team USA returned the favor, as did his caddie, Joe LaCava.

LaCava waved his hat right in front of Rory McIlroy, who still had to putt, and it tur

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