2 w. ago Collin Morikawa denies his ‘chaos’ comments inflamed USA fans at Ryder Cup

US golfer admits home fans ‘crossed the line’ with abuseMorikawa says he did not intend fans to get out of handCollin Morikawa admits the behaviour of American fans at the Ryder Cup “crossed the line” but he denies he was partly to blame for inflaming the atmosphere.Two days before the event started at Bethpage in New York, the two-time major winner said he hoped the opening day was “absolute chaos”. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll 'in agreement' as feelings clear after email apology

Rory McIlroy and his wife Erica were subjected to abuse at the Ryder Cup that 'crossed the line' and are relocating with their daughter Poppy back to the UK

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2 w. 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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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...

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2 w. ago 'I watched American golf fans abusing Rory McIlroy at Ryder Cup – his response was epic'

Rory McIlroy has been labelled "the greatest of them all" for putting the abusive Bethpage Black fans in their place and leading Team Europe to Ryder Cup glory

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3 w. 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 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Matt Fitzpatrick felt Ryder Cup bitterness during trophy presentation as he flamethrowers PGA chief

Europe hero left stunned at the words of American supremo and also his demeanour at the Ryder Cup trophy ceremony

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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Moment Rory McIlroy has American fan thrown out of Ryder Cup for homophobic slur

Watch the moment Rory McIlroy got an American fan ejected from the Ryder Cup after being targeted with a homophobic slur.

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3 w. 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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3 w. ago US golf legend Tom Watson ‘ashamed’ of ‘rude’ American crowd at Ryder Cup

Europe’s 15-13 triumph was marred by incidents involving spectators throughout the three days of action, with Rory McIlroy in particular singled out

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3 w. ago Readers' letters: Europe's Ryder Cup triumph is a victory for sportsmanship

A reader says the behaviour of the American crowd at the Ryder Cup was disgraceful

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3 w. 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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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

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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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