Matt Fitzpatrick says PGA president’s comments are ‘offensive’ to European fans

Matt Fitzpatrick has hit out at “offensive” suggestions from PGA of America president Don Rea that the hostile reception from home crowds at the Ryder Cup in New York were the same as from European fans in Rome two years ago.

Europe held off a stirring fightback from the United States at Bethpage Black, where the Americans had gone into the final session 12-5 down before mounting a comeback in the singles, ultimately coming up short.

Tyrrell Hatton’s half point against Collin Morikawa secured outright victory after Shane Lowry’s putt at the 18th had earlier made sure the trophy would be going back on the European plane.

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