41 h. ago Rory McIlroy relationship bombshells as insiders claim 'strains linger' with wife Erica

Golfing legend Rory Mcllroy was quick to praise his wife after she felt the brunt of awful abuse at the Ryder Cup. We take a look back at some of the ups and downs of their relationship

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52 h. 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...

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3 d. ago PGA chief to apologise to Rory McIlroy and wife Erica after Ryder Cup abuse ‘crossed the line’

McIlroy was a primary receiver of heckling and abuse on Europe’s way to a 15-13 win at Bethpage Black in New York

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3 d. ago Rory McIlroy and wife Erica receive apology over vile Ryder Cup abuse... after Europe star was dubbed a 'hypocrite'

McIlroy was subjected to vile taunts throughout last week's golf showpiece in New York, while his partner was at one stage left in tears after being hit by a drink thrown from the crowd.

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4 d. ago Tyrell Hatton tells European supporters not to sink to level of US fans at Bethpage

Ryder Cup will be staged at Adare Manor in 2027‘I don’t really think insults are the way forward’Tyrrell Hatton has urged European supporters not to lower themselves to the level of US golf fans when the Ryder Cup heads to Adare Manor in 2027.Europe’s players were boorishly abused, with Rory McIlroy and his American wife, Erica, targeted for particularly vile treatment, as Bethpage turned ugly. Hatton, who secured the half in the Sunday singles that guaranteed victory for Europe, has told home fans not to seek retribution in Ireland in two years’ time. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Rory McIlroy and wife told sorry by US golf chief after vile Ryder Cup abuse

PGA of America CEO issues heartfelt apology to McIlroy and the entire European team after Ryder Cup shame at Bethpage

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5 d. ago They weathered vile abuse from US Ryder Cup fans... But now insiders reveal strains STILL exist between Rory McIlroy and the steely wife he came close to divorcing last year

Amid the chaotic jubilation of Europe's Ryder Cup victory, there was something particularly striking about the three words Rory McIlroy uttered to his wife Erica Stoll.

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5 d. ago What Rory McIlroy whispered to wife Erica seconds after Europe won Ryder Cup amid disgraceful abuse from American fans

The duo had endured much tumult at Bethpage Black, a barrage of abuse from the American fans which saw McIlroy ordered to 'f*** off' and Stoll getting beer lobbed at her.

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6 d. ago Tom Watson says he was ‘ashamed’ of US fans’ conduct at Ryder Cup

Apologises for ‘rude and mean-spirited behaviour’Crowd aimed abuse towards visiting players and familiesTom Watson, a legend of American golf, has apologised to Europe’s Ryder Cup contingent for the behaviour of spectators at Bethpage Black while admitting he was “ashamed” of what played out in the galleries. A dramatic European retention of the trophy, 15-13, was overshadowed by abusive behaviour towards visiting players and their families. Watson’s comments come after Rory McIlroy confirmed his wife, Erica, was hit by a beer thrown by a fan.“I’d like to congratulate Europe on their victory,” said Watson on X. “Your team play the first few days was sensational. More importantly, I’d like to apologise for the rude and mean-spirited behaviour from our American crowd at Bethpage. As a former player, captain and as an American I am ashamed of what happened.” Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Erica Stoll had to be defended by Ryder Cup stars after 'astonishing' amount of abuse

Rory McIlroy’s wife Erica Stoll had to be defended by Europe’s Ryder Cup stars after receiving ‘astonishing’ amounts of abuse and having a beer thrown at her

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6 d. ago Erica's last laugh: Rory McIlroy's wife grabs a champagne glass to sing about abusive USA fans

Rory McIlroy's wife, Erica Stoll, has had the last laugh after enduring three days of vile abuse from rowdy spectators at the Ryder Cup.

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6 d. ago Erica's last laugh: Rory McIlroy's wife grabs a champagne glass to sing about her husband being in abusive USA fans' heads

Rory McIlroy's wife, Erica Stoll, has had the last laugh after enduring three days of vile abuse from rowdy spectators at the Ryder Cup.

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6 d. ago Rory McIlroy held back after wife Erica hit by beer from Ryder Cup crowd

Rory McIlroy was held back by security after a flying beer from the Ryder Cup crowd hit his wife, Erica.

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6 d. ago Rory McIlroy’s wife Erica Stoll’s behaviour brought up by Ryder Cup stars

Rory McIlroy's wife was subject to abuse from Team USA fans during the Ryder Cup, with fellow Team Europe stars making their feelings known on how she handled herself

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6 d. ago Justin Rose and Shane Lowry comment on behaviour of Rory McIlroy’s wife during Ryder Cup

Rory McIlroy's wife Erica Stoll was the target of abuse from fans during the Ryder Cup, with fellow Team Europe stars Justin Rose and Shane Lowry making their feelings clear on how she handled herself

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6 d. ago Justice for 'humiliated' Erica McIlroy: Rory's wife emerges as real star of the Ryder Cup

There were many joyous winners at the Ryder Cup after Europe's dramatic triumph over the USA team - but some will no doubt feel it was 'humiliated' Erica Stoll who emerged truly victorious.

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7 d. ago Who is Rory McIlroy's wife Erica Stoll as golfer defends her after 'astonishing' abuse?

The European Ryder Cup team has condemned abusive behaviour from a small group of American fans at Bethpage, highlighting attacks on Rory McIlroy and his wife Erica

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7 d. ago Angry Rory McIlroy held back by security as new footage emerges of Ryder Cup incident

Rory McIlroy was subjected to vile abuse from fans at the Ryder Cup on Saturday, with his wife Erica Stoll caught in the crossfire when a drink was thrown in her direction

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7 d. ago What Rory McIlroy told his wife who was left in 'streaming tears' at Ryder Cup

Rory McIlroy was a key figure in Team Europe's Ryder Cup victory over Team USA at Bethpage Black, with the Northern Irishman securing three and a half points for his side

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7 d. ago Rory McIlroy blasts 'unacceptable' Ryder Cup abuse in emotional tribute to wife Erica Stoll

Both Rory McIlroy and wife Erica Stoll were targeted with abuse from USA fans during the Ryder Cup and, after Europe's victory, the Northern Irishman has spoken out

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