Overview
- Team Europe secured a 15-13 victory at Bethpage Black to keep the Ryder Cup, holding off a late U.S. singles surge.
- Reports detail repeated verbal abuse of European players, with Rory McIlroy targeted and his wife Erica struck by a thrown drink, and an emcee stood down for leading an abusive chant.
- PGA of America CEO Derek Sprague said he plans to apologise to Rory and Erica McIlroy and called the behaviour unacceptable and contrary to the organization’s values.
- Matt Fitzpatrick criticized PGA of America president Don Rea for a ‘bitter’ trophy presentation and for equating Bethpage behaviour with Rome 2023, calling the claim offensive to European fans.
- Tyrrell Hatton rejected comparisons to Rome and urged a respectful atmosphere for Adare Manor 2027, saying he expects the environment in Ireland to be less hostile.