Ryder Cup Marred by Heated Exchange Between Bryson DeChambeau's Caddie and Justin Rose
The 43rd Ryder Cup, held at Whistling Straits, Wisconsin, witnessed a heated exchange between Bryson DeChambeau's caddie, Ted Scott, and Justin Rose on the 16th tee. This incident, along with other hostile moments, marred an otherwise intense competition.
The tension began when Justin Rose asked Ted Scott to move away from his line on the 15th green. This request escalated into a heated discussion as they walked to the 16th tee. The atmosphere was further charged by boisterous support from the crowd, which occasionally crossed the line into personal abuse, targeting both Rose and other European players like Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry.
The incident led to increased security around the course. Scott later apologized to Team Europe vice-captain Francesco Molinari, who tried to defuse the situation. Scott released a video expressing his regret and his desire to promote love and joy in the sport.
Meanwhile, the first use of the envelope rule since 1995 came into play. Viktor Hovland's withdrawal due to a neck injury forced US captain Keegan Bradley to name Harris English as a player who would sit out Sunday singles if an opponent could not play. This rule, designed to ensure a fair contest, resulted in a halved match point for the Europeans when English missed the final singles matches.
The heated exchange between DeChambeau's caddie and Rose, along with other hostile moments, cast a shadow over the Ryder Cup. Despite these incidents, cooler heads prevailed, and the European pairing of Tommy Fleetwood and Viktor Hovland won their match 3&2. US captain Keegan Bradley addressed the incident, stating that it was disrespectful but resolved between the players.
