Rory McIIroy's wife battles fan abuse at a Ryder Cup. Image: Getty Images.
(The Post News)- During the tournament on Saturday at Bethpage, Rory McIlroy criticized the rude behaviour of Ryder Cup fans when an American fan tossed a beverage that hit his wife, Erica.
While McIlroy was playing with Shane Lowry, a collision occurred on the 17th fairway. McIlroy subsequently stated that despite the animosity they encountered, they intended to enjoy Europe’s 15–13 triumph and that Erica, while being scared, managed the incident with elegance and poise.
Despite the fact that McIlroy is usually popular with American fans because he plays on the PGA Tour, the mood shifted to one of hostility when Europe overtook. When a fan heckled McIlroy in the middle of his shot, he reacted, escalating the fan violence. Although the audience annoyed him, he acknowledged that they had made an effort to react with calmness and expertise.
When describing the period as emotionally taxing, he underlined how Europeans let their accomplishments speak for themselves.
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McIlroy, who won the Ryder Cup to complete his professional Grand Slam and cap off an incredible season, claimed the victory was the high point of his year. He did, however, express grave reservations with the behavior of the fans in New York, contending that golf had to be kept to a greater level.
He emphasized how golf promotes values such as integrity, politeness, and courtesy, which he believed were absent from some members of the audience. He said European supporters would be informed that such behaviour will not be accepted at the upcoming Ryder Cup in 2027 at Adare Manor in Ireland.
The disparity in audience participation was also highlighted by McIlroy, who claimed to have heard greater criticism directed at him than applause for Scottie Scheffler, his American opponent. He acknowledged that the majority of fans remained kind, but he also mentioned a small percentage whose reaction went too far, especially when it came to using offensive words.
McIlroy claimed he never experienced being physically assaulted despite the week-long high level of security. Nevertheless, the degree of focused animosity and slander rendered the week far harder than it needed to be.
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