Rory McIlroy: I'd pay to play for Europe in Ryder Cup

Irish man leads the way in Dubai after impressive opening 67, carding six birdies

Rory McIlroy acknowledges the crowd on the 17th on day one of the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai. Pic: Andrew Redington/Getty Images

RORY McIlroy has said he would "pay to play" for Europe in the Ryder Cup amid reports that American golfers will each receive $400,000 to compete in next year's renewal in New York.

McIlroy was one of several European stars who said they do not need financial rewards to compete in the biennial match against the United States.