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Europe Retains Ryder Cup as Fallout Over Bethpage Fan Abuse Engulfs PGA Officials

Player condemnation of Bethpage abuse is intensifying scrutiny of PGA leadership.

Sep 28, 2025; Bethpage, New York, USA; Justin Rose during the trophy Ceremony for the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-Imagn Images/File Photo
PEBBLE BEACH, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 21: Justin Leonard of the United States talks to Fred Couples of the United States during the final round of the PURE Insurance Championship 2025 at Pebble Beach Golf Links on September 21, 2025 in Pebble Beach, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Team Europe secured a 15-13 victory at Bethpage Black to keep the Ryder Cup, holding off a late U.S. singles surge.
  • Reports detail repeated verbal abuse of European players, with Rory McIlroy targeted and his wife Erica struck by a thrown drink, and an emcee stood down for leading an abusive chant.
  • PGA of America CEO Derek Sprague said he plans to apologise to Rory and Erica McIlroy and called the behaviour unacceptable and contrary to the organization’s values.
  • Matt Fitzpatrick criticized PGA of America president Don Rea for a ‘bitter’ trophy presentation and for equating Bethpage behaviour with Rome 2023, calling the claim offensive to European fans.
  • Tyrrell Hatton rejected comparisons to Rome and urged a respectful atmosphere for Adare Manor 2027, saying he expects the environment in Ireland to be less hostile.