Rory McIlroy of Team Europe reacts on the 14th green during the Saturday afternoon four-balls matches of the 2025 Ryder Cup at Black Course at Bethpage State Park Golf Course on Sept. 27, 2025. Carl Recine/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Carl Recine/Getty Images A Ryder Cup emcee has stepped down after heckling and cursing were aimed at golf players …
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The comedian employed to warm up the crowd at the Ryder Cup has apologised and stepped down from her job before the final day’s play after she was recorded leading a foul-mouthed Rory McIlroy chant on the first tee on Saturday. Heather McMahan apologised to McIlroy and Ryder Cup Europe for the remarks. It took the PGA of America 20 …
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The European team were expecting abuse from the people paying to attend this Ryder Cup, but not from the people the Ryder Cup are paying to entertain them while they are here. In a dismal start to what turned into one of the most rancorous day’s play in the history of the competition, the female master of ceremonies employed to …
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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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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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Everything is coming up Europe at the Ryder Cup, but the fans are still playing a starring role for Team USA at Bethpage Black. Before hitting his shot on the 16th fairway Saturday, McIlroy scolded some of the Long Island fans, saying, “Guys, shut the f–k up,” after the patrons started shouting. That drew some boos from the crowd, and …
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FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Rory McIlroy told fans to “Shut the f— up!” after they were yelling during his pre-shot routine in the morning foursomes session of the Ryder Cup on Saturday. Sitting 2 up during his and Tommy Fleetwood‘s match against Collin Morikawa and Harris English, McIlroy was in the right rough near the gallery about to hit his approach …
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Rory McIlroy was already hearing it from the Bethpage Black crowd before he even teed off for Day 2 of the Ryder Cup on Saturday. On Friday, he flipped the fans the bird, it appeared, but on Saturday, he decided to try the kill them with kindness approach. McIlroy was seen blowing kisses to the crowd before he teed off …
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