How much do players get paid for playing in the 2024 Presidents Cup?

The Presidents Cup is a unique team competition that brings together elite golfers to compete not for individual glory but for national pride. Unlike the Ryder Cup, a battle between the U.S. and Europe, the Presidents Cup features the U.S. Team and a group of international players worldwide (excluding Europe). Over four intense days, these athletes clash in a series of matches, with every shot carrying the weight of their nation’s hopes.

Twelve U.S. players, led by captain Jim Furyk, will compete against Captain Mike Weir—on his home Canadian turf—and 12 international players, none of whom are from Europe. Quebec’s Royal Montreal Golf Club, the oldest in North America, will host the 15th Presidents Cup this weekend. It will be contested on Royal Montreal’s renowned Blue Course, initially designed by the legendary Dick Wilson. Since the Presidents Cup began in 1994, an international team has only won once (in 1998).

The PGA pays out big prizes, like the $25 million TOUR Championship Scottie Scheffler won, but the Presidents Cup is different. This year, six of the world’s top 10 golfers are playing, and it’s all for charity.

How much are the golfers paid to take part in the Presidents Cup?

The Presidents Cup, unlike many other golf tournaments, does not offer a cash prize to the winning team, and the players do not receive any payment for their participation.

However, in addition to the competition and bragging rights, each competitor is allocated an equal portion of the funds generated by the event to donate to charities of their choice.

This unique approach allows players, captains, and captains’ assistants to nominate specific charities close to their hearts. Since its inception in 1994, the Presidents Cup has donated an impressive $56.4 million to 475 charities in 18 countries, making a significant impact on communities around the world.