3 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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3 w. ago Donald Trump's text to Rory McIlroy prompted viral Ryder Cup chant to his face

The winning European team, led by Rory McIlroy, shared a video chanting 'Are you watching, Donald Trump?' after their 15-13 victory over Team USA

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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

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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

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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

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3 w. ago Ryder Cup MC Heather McMahan responds after apologising for vulgar Rory McIlroy chant

Heather McMahan, a comedian and actress, was on hosting duties at the first tee when she led a chant of "f*** you Rory!" - she has now broken her silence on social media

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3 w. ago MC behind vile Rory McIlroy chant at Ryder Cup unmasked as she quits job and issues grovelling apology

A club emerged on social media of the Master of Ceremonies urging the home fans to direct a foul-mouth chant at the European star

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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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3 w. ago Ryder Cup Sunday singles tee times announced as Rory McIlroy faces Scottie Scheffler

Justin Rose will kick off Europe’s bid to close out the 2025 Ryder Cup against Cameron Young

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3 w. ago Jake Knapp breaks silence on girlfriend Makena White's sudden death at 28

Golfer Knapp, 31, paid an emotional tribute after the sudden death of girlfriend White, 28, was announced during the Ryder Cup

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3 w. ago Golfer Jake Knapp's girlfriend dies aged 28 just days before Ryder Cup in tragic announcement

Makena White, the girlfriend of PGA Tour pro Jake Knapp, has died at the age of 28, with the pair having gone public with their relationship earlier this year

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4 w. ago Ryder Cup officials forced to make clear rules update midway through opening round

Organisers at the Ryder Cup shared an update on the rules for preferred lies two hours after the foursomes session of the tournament at Bethpage Black got underway

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4 w. ago Ryder Cup 2025: Rahm and Hatton to lead the way as Friday pairings confirmed

Team Europe captain Luke Donald announced his Friday morning pairings ahead of the Ryder Cup in Texas, with Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton named atop the order

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4 w. ago Watch: Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton react as Luke Donald announces opening Ryder Cup 2025 pairing

Tyrrell Hatton says it is an honour to lead Team Europe in New York

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4 w. ago Ryder Cup 2025 live: Day 1 pairings and tee times announced as Rahm

Luke Donald and Keegan Bradley have revealed the pairings for the opening morning of the Ryder Cup

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4 w. ago Ryder Cup Day 1 pairings for foursomes announced as Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood reunite

Luke Donald’s team battle Keegan Bradley’s home favourites at Bethpage Black, with the morning foursomes kicking things off on Friday before President Donald Trump arrives

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4 w. ago BREAKING: Ryder Cup opening pairings confirmed as team captains make announcement

Keegan Bradley and Luke Donald have announced their pairings for the opening day of the 2025 Ryder Cup, as Team USA and Team Europe prepare to hit the greens and fairways of Bethpage Black on Friday morning

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4 w. ago Ryder Cup opening pairings confirmed as team captains make announcement

Keegan Bradley and Luke Donald have announced their pairings for the opening day of the 2025 Ryder Cup, as Team USA and Team Europe prepare to hit the greens and fairways of Bethpage Black on Friday morning

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4 w. ago Ryder Cup 2025 live: First pairings to be announced after Donald makes jibe at Team USA players getting paid

Luke Donald and Keegan Bradley will reveal the pairings for the opening morning of the Ryder Cup

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4 w. ago Ryder Cup 2025 live: First pairings to be announced after Donald hits out at Team USA players getting paid

Luke Donald and Keegan Bradley will reveal the pairings for the opening morning of the Ryder Cup

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