PGA of America to pay $500K package to Ryder Cup members

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Payment packages approved by the PGA of America for United States Ryder Cup participants are set at $500,000, including a $200,000 stipend.

Approved in a vote and confirmed Monday, PGA of America also increased the amount awarded to a player's charity of choice to $300,000 for the total of $500,000.

"We added the $200,000 stipend out of respect for the players so the players cou