At 7:07 a.m. ET, Collin Morikawa was on the driving range finishing his swing with just one hand on the club, exhaling and adjusting his hat before going back to the well. By 8:53 a.m. ET, a member of the home USA crowd sarcastically shouted at their captain, “Working out well, Keegan!” The likely and sudden surrender of a point …
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Bethpage Black is for the people, the golfers with modest budgets, willing to sleep in their cars to secure tee times. On Saturday, it was home to the ugly American. A second straight no-show by Team USA has made the European conquest of Long Island a near-lock, stripping all suspense from the final day of the 45th Ryder Cup with …
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FARMINGDALE, N.Y. – The usual frustration and disappointment that has accompanied so many American losses devolved into something far uglier Saturday at Bethpage Black. Rory McIlroy and hundreds of unruly fans exchanging F-yous. Shane Lowry needing to be held back from having a go at another spectator. A chippy Bryson DeChambeau getting in the face of his opponents. But perhaps …
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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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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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