Ryder Cup abuse of European players ‘crossed the line’ – PGA of America chief
PGA of America chief executive Derek Sprague says abuse directed at Rory McIlroy and the European team at the Ryder Cup “crossed the line”.
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PGA of America chief executive Derek Sprague says abuse directed at Rory McIlroy and the European team at the Ryder Cup “crossed the line”.
PGA of America president Don Rea Jr., who initially compared vitriolic comments at the Ryder Cup with what could be heard at a youth soccer game, finally apologized Thursday in an email to the 30,000-plus golf professionals he was elected to serve.
PGA of America chief executive Derek Sprague said on Thursday he will apologise directly to Rory McIlroy and the rest of Europe’s Ryder Cup team and their families for the abusive behaviour they suffered from some spectators during last week's contest.
Team Europe celebrates with fans on the first tee at Bethpage Black after winning the 2025 Ryder Cup.
Team Europe celebrates with fans on the first tee at Bethpage Black after winning the 2025 Ryder Cup.
President Donald Trump and Bryson DeChambeau walk to the first tee together at Bethpage Black during the Friday afternoon session of the Ryder Cup.
Matt Fitzpatrick described PGA of America President Don Rea's defence of U.S. fans at the Ryder Cup as "offensive" to European supporters after he said the hostile atmosphere in New York was similar to that in Rome during the 2023 edition.
FARMINGDALE, N.Y.: Rory McIlroy got so fed up with one American at the Ryder Cup that he asked security to throw out the spectator. The noise was so loud and relentless that McIlroy talked about taking medicine for a headache.