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Europe Takes Record Ryder Cup Lead Into Singles as Security Tightens at Bethpage

Organizers bolstered security following abusive crowd behavior targeting European players, including Rory McIlroy.

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Overview

  • Team Europe leads 11.5–4.5 after winning all four team sessions, leaving three of 12 Sunday singles points needed for the outright win.
  • The PGA of America added security and New York State Police and increased etiquette messaging in response to persistent heckling of visiting players.
  • State Police reported two ejections as Rory McIlroy faced profane chants, told a heckler to “shut the (expletive) up,” and at times waited to play until the crowd quieted.
  • On-course tensions flared when Justin Rose and Tommy Fleetwood had a heated exchange with Bryson DeChambeau and his caddie before closing out a 3&2 victory.
  • Sunday’s lineup has Justin Rose leading off for Europe and a McIlroy–Scottie Scheffler showdown, with Viktor Hovland slated last after a neck issue on Saturday.