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Europe Retains Ryder Cup at Bethpage as Fan Conduct Draws Condemnation

McIlroy decried abusive behavior, urging higher standards ahead of the 2027 event in Ireland.

Overview

  • Team Europe defeated the United States 15–13 at Bethpage Black, with Rory McIlroy contributing a 3-1-1 record in five matches.
  • Sections of the home crowd targeted McIlroy with personal abuse, and a thrown drink struck his wife, Erica, during Saturday’s play.
  • Tournament officials increased security, displayed behavior warnings, and ejected spectators, with state troopers accompanying groups on Sunday.
  • Ryder Cup emcee Heather McMahan stepped down after video showed her joining a vulgar chant directed at McIlroy on course.
  • Tom Watson apologized for the "rude and mean-spirited" behavior by some American fans, while U.S. captain Keegan Bradley described the crowd as largely "pretty good."