But the exchange set the tone of the day. McIlroy lost his cool towards the end of his morning foursomes win alongside Lowry, swearing at American fans during a heated moment on the 16th fairway. With some members of the crowd fuelled by all-day drinking, things became more heated in the afternoon fourballs. The atmosphere simmered over the opening few …
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Join the Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletter and get behind-the-scenes access and unrivalled insight Join the Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletter Join the Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletter You know the golf’s probably got a little out of hand when the police are called. Men with hats and guns emerged through the trees to the fourth green like they were …
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By BEN NAGLE, US SPORTS EDITOR Published: 19:37, 27 September 2025 | Updated: 19:38, 27 September 2025 Team USA‘s embarrassing start to the Ryder Cup reached a sad new low early on Saturday morning as Bethpage officials attempted to teach fans the words to player chants. As the sun rose over Long Island, thousands of spectators packed the grandstands in …
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While the New York crowd peppered Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry with insults on Saturday afternoon at the Ryder Cup, tensions flared inside the ropes with the four-ball match closest behind. The confrontation occurred on Bethpage’s 15th green, ignited by Justin Rose telling Bryson DeChambeau’s caddie, Greg Bodine, to back off while he read his 15-foot birdie putt. Cameras showed …
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Keegan Bradley refused to condemn American Ryder Cup fans after the grim scenes that formed a backdrop to day two at Bethpage Black. Bradley went so far as to curiously suggest spectators had been “violent” during the Ryder Cup in Rome two years ago. Bradley’s approach was in stark contrast to that of his European counterpart, Luke Donald, who believes …
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Europe has a record advantage through two days of the 45th Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, leading the U.S. by seven points, 11 1/2 to 4 1/2. After four sessions of team play, the two sides will compete in 12 singles matches on Sunday. Europe needs only two-and-a-half points to retain the cup and three points to become the first …
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It seemed to be a moment that had been building up since the start of Saturday, as the rowdy crowd at Bethpage Black turned its sights squarely on Rory McIlroy. The Northern Irishman appeared to reach his tipping point on the sixth hole in the afternoon session as the American fans loudly chirped him as he was preparing to line …
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Farmingdale, New York — The fans that line the holes at Bethpage Black have a reputation in the golf world – they’re loud, boisterous, occasionally rude and oftentimes vulgar. For most of Friday and Saturday, they were subdued. Team Europe sprinted out of the gates and racked up a shocking lead, quieting the American fans who were convinced that Ryder …
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New York State Police have increased their presence around the Rory McIlroy-Shane Lowry group, as the action on the course has become overshadowed by fan behavior. The day hit a tipping point on the sixth hole when fans’ comments toward McIlroy caused him to step back from a shot, as he looked visibly frustrated after the constant jeering from the …
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Quite incredibly, this managed to be an even uglier day for the United States of America off the golf course than it was on it. Never in his wildest of dreams could Luke Donald have imagined this scenario for his imperious European team. They will head into the final day of the Ryder Cup leading 11½–4½ and requiring a mere …
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