Golf News - August 2008:

Countdown To The Ryder Cup.

American golfer Hunter Mahan has re-opened the debate over whether players wgouls get paid to play in the Ryder Cup.

"Is it an honour to play? Yes, it is. But time is valuable. This is a business.

"I just feel like the players don't have much control over it and I don't think they like that. I wouldn't like that.

"I think Europe really, really takes it seriously. I think the US does too, but not like Europe.

"For one, every place they hold a Ryder Cup in Europe is a place on the European Tour schedule. That's really smart because right away they have an advantage.

"The PGA of America could care less about winning it, honestly. They pick a site where they're going to have the Senior PGA, the PGA and the Ryder Cup, which means less money they have to pay out to get more money."

Mahan lies 12th on the US points list with just two weeks remaining in the qualifying race.

The top eight are guaranteed a spot in Paul Azinger's team, although with Woods ruled out by a knee injury, the player in ninth will also be assured of a place.

Should Mahan be left needing one of Azinger's four wild-cards, however, his comments can hardly aid his case.

Only two weeks ago at Royal Birkdale, Azinger told PA Sport: "All I want is players who want to be there and ready when they start."

The 2008 Ryder Cup takes place at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky from September 19-21

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