USA refuse to comment on claims Patrick Cantlay is not wearing a cap in protest at players not being paid for the Ryder Cup amid reports he’s sitting away from his team-mates in the locker room

  • Sky Sports report Cantlay is sitting in separate area of Team USA dressing room
  • It suggested Cantlay isn’t wearing a cap in protest at the players not being paid
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The United States have declined to comment on reports Patrick Cantlay is not wearing a cap in protest at players not being paid to play in the Ryder Cup – other than to point out that he also did not do so at the last tournament.

According to Sky Sports, the Californian is sitting in a separate area of the visitors’ dressing room with close friend Xander Schauffele amid a split in the camp, and refused to appear at the gala dinner last week.

Cantlay is the only player on the course not to be wearing a cap under blue skies and searing sunshine.

The detail adds to what has been a disastrous start for the Americans, who currently trail 8.5 – 2.5.

A US team spokesperson said simply: ‘He didn’t wear a cap at Whistling Straits.’

Patrick Cantlay hasn’t been wearing a Team USA cap amid reports of a split within the camp

Cantlay and Xander Schauffele (right) lost their foursome match with John Rahm and Tyrell Hatton as America's Ryder Cup misery continued

Cantlay and Xander Schauffele (right) lost their foursome match with John Rahm and Tyrell Hatton as America’s Ryder Cup misery continued

Cantlay didn't wear a cap when the Americans defeated Europe in 2021 at Whistling Straits

Cantlay didn’t wear a cap when the Americans defeated Europe in 2021 at Whistling Straits

Cantlay and Schauffele lost their foursome match against Jon Rahm and Tyrell Hatton 2&1 as Europe opened up a commanding 9.5-2.5 lead.

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