8 d. ago Rory McIlroy sits four off the lead despite leaving driver in clubhouse in India

The world number two carded six birdies and three bogeys in his opening 69, despite the absence of the longest club in his bag.

Society

2 w. ago Swearing, booing and spitting: is crowd behaviour out of control?

As Ryder Cup fans throw beer at players’ wives, we investigate if fans’ conduct has got worse or changed little since ancient Athens when Plato bemoaned the mobThe abuse hurled at Europe’s golfers in the Ryder Cup elicited gasps and dismay on both sides of the Atlantic. The crowd at the Bethpage Black course in New York graduated from boos and heckles to homophobic slurs and insults aimed at players’ wives. The first-tee master of ceremonies set the tone by leading a chant of “fuck you, Rory!”, putting Rory McIlroy firmly in the crosshairs – along with his wife, who was hit with a beer cup.After initially playing it down, American golf officials apologised and said some fan behaviour had “crossed the line”, but the affair has left a nagging sense of unease. What if the line has in fact moved? What if accepted codes of crowd behaviour have changed? Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Tommy Fleetwood admits 2027 Ryder Cup celebration plans need tweaked as Adare Manor means Europe tradition is out

European hero led from the front on the course before helping to crank up the party in the New York aftermath

Politics

3 w. ago Rory McIlroy turns down major payday days after leading Europe to Ryder Cup success

Rory McIlroy was one of the standout performers for Team Europe at the 2025 Ryder Cup, but he will not be in action at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship this week

Politics

3 w. ago Team Europe's huge bar bill as cost of boozy Ryder Cup celebrations revealed

Ryder Cup celebrations for Team Europe in New York after beating the U.S. Team at Bethpage Black appear to have gone on long into the night after their historic win

Economics

3 w. ago Viktor Hovland slammed for Ryder Cup 'neck brace' celebration after injury

Team Europe won the Ryder Cup by 15-13, but American fans were incensed by Viktor Hovland's injury that gave both teams a half point before the singles session began

Events

3 w. ago Rory McIlroy sparks more American fury after taking brutal swipe at rival Bryson DeChambeau in Ryder Cup celebrations

Rory McIlroy took a brutal at Bryson DeChambeau on Sunday as Team Europe heartily celebrated winning the Ryder Cup.

Politics

3 w. ago Rory McIlroy appears to reignite Bryson DeChambeau feud as fans spot his subtle dig after Ryder Cup triumph

RORY McILROY seemed to rekindle his rivalry with American powerhouse Bryson DeChambeau following Europe's Ryder Cup win. During the visitors' celebrations on Sunday, the Northern Irish star, 36, could be seen unfurling a European flag on a Ryder Cup gantry bearing the golfers' names. Encouraged by teammate Matt Fitzpatrick, he then proceeded to hang the...

Politics

3 w. ago Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood star in wild Ryder Cup celebrations as Europe fans warned

Team Europe held off a spirited comeback from Team USA to secure a record-breaking win at the 2025 Ryder Cup, sparking wild celebrations from the players involved

Events

3 w. ago Shane Lowry mocks Keegan Bradley in Ryder Cup celebrations with F

Keegan Bradley spoke bullishly about what the United States Ryder Cup team were going to do to Team Europe at Bethpage – words which have now come back to bite him

Politics

3 w. ago Rory McIlroy and Team Europe's Ryder Cup celebrations – mocking Donald Trump to bus chant

Team Europe celebrated into the early hours as they enjoyed Champagne and mocked Donald Trump after a nail-biting Ryder Cup victory over Team USA

Politics

3 w. ago Inside wild Ryder Cup celebrations from Rory McIlroy chant to perfect Tommy Fleetwood timing

Team Europe defended their Ryder Cup title with a 15-13 victory over Team USA at Bethpage Black and their celebrations ran for hours after the famous win was secured

Politics

3 w. ago Inside Team Europe’s rowdy Ryder Cup celebrations as Rory McIlroy leads the party

Europe clinched a 15-13 victory over the USA at Bethpage Black, New York and then set about celebrating their triumph

Politics

3 w. ago Bob MacIntyre plots Shane Lowry Ryder Cup 'lost in New York' act and says dream career is missing one thing

Oban man admits his only missing career goal is now a major - and he’s got that in his sights as well

Events

3 w. ago Europe's Ryder Cup heroes go wild as Rory McIlroy leads boozy celebrations after dramatic triumph on US soil

While they did so in much hairier fashion than expected, Europe stars will care very little after sneaking over the line to sink their great rivals and win a Ryder Cup away from home.

Events

3 w. ago Ryder Cup announcer steps down after leading abusive Rory McIlroy chant

The PGA of America issued a statement after Heather McMahan led an expletive-filled chant

Events

3 w. ago Ryder Cup MC steps down and apologises to Rory McIlroy after leading offensive chant on first tee

Heather McMahan led a chant directed at Europe’s star player on a day when captain Luke Donald said crowds crossed a line

Politics

3 w. ago Heather McMahan 'QUITS' Ryder Cup Team USA position after leading Rory McIlroy chants at Bethpage

Heather McMahan, an American actress and comedian, has reportedly stepped down from her role as first tee emcee after leading chants of 'f*** you Rory' on Saturday.

Politics

3 w. ago Ryder Cup staff member quits job and apologises to Rory McIlroy for her first tee actions

Ryder Cup emcee Heather McMahan stepped down from her position and reportedly apologised to Rory McIlroy for leading vulgar chants against the Team Europe star at the first tee on Saturday

Politics

3 w. ago Ryder Cup first tee host apologises to Rory McIlroy and quits her role over obnoxious chant

Ryder Cup emcee Heather McMahan has issued an apology to Rory McIlroy after leading a vulgar chant about the Northern Irishman during the team competition in New York

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