Are the participants in the Walker Cup compensated financially?

The Walker Cup, an esteemed amateur golf event, returns in 2025, with the United States hosting the competition at Cyprus Point. The event, which pits teams from the United Kingdom and Ireland against teams from America, will be played over two days.

On Day One, the action begins at 12:30pm (ET) and continues until 3:30pm, airing on Peacock. The broadcast then shifts to the Golf Channel/NBC Sports App from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. For viewers in the UK, Day One coverage is available from 5:30pm to 8:30pm, followed by a replay from 12:00am to 3:00am. Day Two sees the action resume on Peacock from 12:30pm to 3:30pm, and move to Golf Channel/NBC Sports App from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. A UK replay will also be broadcast from 5:30pm to 8:30pm, followed by a replay from 12:00am to 3:00am.

The USA team for the 2025 Walker Cup boasts five of the top-ranked players in the World Amateur Golf Ranking. Jackson Koivun, Ben James, Ethan Fang, Preston Stout, and Jase Summy are all tipped for bright futures in professional golf. The team can field seven of the top nine in the rankings.

Notable participants include Ian Poulter's son Luke and Scottish star Niall Shiels Donegan. Shane Lowry, who won the Irish Open as an amateur in 2009 but had to forgo the prize money, is a testament to the Walker Cup's focus on amateur golf.

The Walker Cup is a prestigious event, with the team that reaches 13.5 points first taking home the victory. It's worth noting that there is no prize money involved in the Walker Cup.

In the UK, the 2025 Walker Cup matches will be broadcast on Sky Sports Golf, while in the USA, the event will be shown on Peacock and Golf Channel/NBC Sports App. The Walker Cup is a highly anticipated event, and fans can look forward to two days of intense competition.