Ryder Cup 2025 Marred by Shocking Crowd Behavior Against Rory McIlroy
The 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black ended in a European victory, but it was marred by shocking crowd behavior. A clip showed beer thrown at Rory McIlroy and his wife Erica during the four-ball session. The incident sparked outrage and apologies from American golf legend Tom Watson and other figures.
Rory McIlroy opened up about the abuse, stating that golf should be held to a higher standard. He praised his wife Erica for handling the situation with class and poise. The incident led to increased security, including the presence of State Police at the four-ball matches. Tom Watson condemned the crowd's behavior, expressing shame over the rude and mean-spirited actions. The Europeans won the title in the US for the first time since 2012 at Medinah. Shane Lowry reacted to the crowd's behavior but was held back by his caddie, Darren Reynolds. European Ryder Cup legend Ian Poulter criticized the fan behavior, stating that it was not a good look for golf and that the game of golf lost that day.
The 2025 Ryder Cup will be remembered for the Europeans' historic victory and the crowd's inappropriate behavior. Despite the marring incident, the European team showed resilience and sportsmanship, securing their win amidst the chaos.
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