Sergio Garcia can compete in the Ryder Cup but a little-known rule will stop him from being part of team leadership.

Sums of money are currently donated to charity on players' behalf after the event. Patrick Reed, 2016 Ryder Cup, 8th hole (Image via Getty). Numerous players have spoken out against the rumor.

Rory McIlroy's former Ryder Cup rival Patrick Reed has issued a plea to U.S. captain Keegan Bradley ahead of the contest in New York.