“The PGA of America came to me, they wanted to bring the Ryder Cup into the present day. That's what happened in 1999 at Brookline when Ryder Cup money first surfaced. He said Tuesday there is great pride in playing in the Ryder Cup, and while he's happy to get compensated, he will be donating it all. The PGA of America owns the Ryder Cup. When in Rome — or anywhere else in Europe — the event is managed by Ryder Cup Europe, which is 60% owned by the European Tour Group.