The pay-for-play conversation ahead of the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black is not quieting down anytime soon. Following reports that the PGA of America was considering paying U.S. Ryder Cup team members $400,000 each for the biennial event — set to take place outside New York City this fall — 12 former U.S. Ryder Cup captains sent a letter to the organization coming out against the plan.