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Tue, December 3, 2024

Tiger Woods wants more money for Ryder Cup players to donate to their charities


Published on 2024-12-03 11:35:38 - Terrence Williams, N@N
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  • Woods, who is still recovering from back surgery, said American players should get as much as "$5 million each" but then "donate it all."

The article from The Athletic discusses Tiger Woods' involvement in the Ryder Cup and the financial aspects related to his participation. Woods, who has been a pivotal figure in golf, was reportedly paid a significant sum for his role in the Ryder Cup, which has sparked discussions about the ethics of such payments, especially in light of the event's charitable contributions. The piece highlights how Woods' compensation contrasts with the event's goal to raise money for charity, questioning the balance between rewarding top players and the spirit of philanthropy that the Ryder Cup traditionally embodies. It also touches on the broader implications for the sport, including how such financial arrangements might influence player participation and the public perception of golf's major events.

Read the Full The New York Times Article at:
[ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5965971/2024/12/03/tiger-woods-ryder-cup-pay-charity/ ]
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