Rory McIlroy Slams Abuse at Ryder Cup, Europe Retains Cup
Rory McIlroy, the European star, had a tumultuous Ryder Cup experience. He faced verbal abuse, had a fan ejected for using a homophobic slur, and witnessed his wife, Erica, also receive abuse. Despite the hostile environment, Europe retained the cup, winning 15-13.
McIlroy was the target of constant heckling and crude personal taunts from American eagle fans throughout the event. He lost his cool at times due to the treatment he received. The four-time major champion insisted that such behavior should not be acceptable in golf. He even threw out a fan who used a homophobic slur against him.
TalkSPORT host Jeff Stelling criticized the American fans' behavior, describing it as hostile and disrespectful. McIlroy's wife, Erica, also faced abuse and had a beer tossed at her. The 2025 Ryder Cup was indeed a heated affair with a hostile home crowd aiming constant abuse at European players and their families.
Despite the challenging atmosphere, McIlroy and his teammates celebrated wildly on the team bus after Europe's victory. The Europeans survived a final-day comeback from the USA to retain the cup. McIlroy's strong stance against unacceptable behavior sends a clear message to fans and the golf community.
