McIlroy, Ryder Cup and Verbal Abuse
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Ryder Cup tournaments are known for their spirited and passionate fans, but this year many say the heckling and taunting reached a fever pitch.
Heather McMahan confessed to feeling like a witch burned at the stake following backlash over her jeering of Rory McIlroy at the Ryder Cup. McMahan, 38, took part in a “F*** You, Rory” chant on Saturday,
Europe won the Ryder Cup Sunday, just like everyone expected; however, ETSU assistant golf coach and former Ryder Cup co-captain Mike Hulbert weighs in on whether fans crossed the line during the event.
Europe's Ryder Cup team stood strong amid volleys of abuse and vulgar chants from U.S. fans to secure a 15-13 victory over the hosts, as Bethpage Black's toxic atmosphere tainted the biennial competition for a third straight day.
Golf legend Tom Watson says he’s “ashamed” of the behavior of American fans at the Ryder Cup. The European players, most notably Rory McIlroy, and their wives were verbally harassed and abused by American fans, and no one on the American team stepped in to tell them to stop.
The Euros needed just two full points to retain the cup. Yet, it took until the very end of the day to get it. Team USA earned 5.5 of the first seven points awarded. With four matches left on the course, the Americans needed to win out.
There was light rowdiness on Friday — boos, drinks, porta potties — but the contrast to corporate America struck me more than the chaos itself.