According to Schauffele, the PGA of America’s announcement came earlier than was originally planned, with the thought that it would be revealed closer to the matches when the players would collectively take the stipends and donate them as well. Schauffele believes that will continue to be the case.

Americans getting paid to play the Ryder Cup has become one of golf’s most hot-button topics.  Xander Schauffele has weighed in, saying he won't pocket anything

Xander Schauffele is unhappy that USA players are going to "take a lot of c**p" for getting Ryder Cup payments when they're giving it all to charity