2 w. ago Morikawa urges ‘absolute chaos’ from US fans but Rose backs Europe to focus

‘I hope they go crazy,’ Morikawa says of home supportersPresident Trump’s Ryder Cup visit means airport-style checksJustin Rose has vowed Europe’s Ryder Cup stars will not be distracted by the melee around Donald Trump’s visit to Bethpage on Friday, while spectators have been warned to brace themselves for security chaos as a result of the US president’s presence. Europe face broader challenges after the USA team member Collin Morikawa called for home fans to cause “absolute chaos” for the visitors. Morikawa believes the early part of Ryder Cup week has proved “tame”.Trump’s arrival on the first day of the 45th Ryder Cup will trigger airport-style checks for fans and a ban on several items including folding chairs, umbrellas and vapes. The Bethpage gates will open at the unprecedented time of 5am, more than two hours before play gets under way, in an attempt to alleviate an inevitably tricky situation. Security bubbles and additional screening will be in place around certain areas w...

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3 w. ago Mandelson was ‘worth the risk’ as US ambassador, business secretary says

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3 w. ago Mandelson seen as ‘worth the risk’ as US ambassador, minister says

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3 w. ago Peter Mandelson seen as ‘worth the risk’ as US ambassador, minister says

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