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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Flo Clifford

‘Like the Olympics’: Patrick Reed takes stand against Ryder Cup payments

Patrick Reed said the Ryder Cup is 'like the Olympics' - (Getty Images)

American Patrick Reed has said payments for participating in the Ryder Cup are “unnecessary” and that it ranks among sporting events where “money means absolutely nothing”.

The former world No 6, who was not selected by Keegan Bradley for this month’s trip to Bethpage Black, said that the importance of playing for one’s country outweighed any financial reward.

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