Overview

• Team Europe beat the United States 15-13 at Bethpage Black, securing a rare away victory after building a decisive lead before singles.
• Video showed a beer cup striking Rory McIlroy’s wife, Erica Stoll, prompting increased security, fan ejections, warning signage and a PGA of America statement.
• McIlroy labeled sections of the crowd’s conduct “unacceptable and abusive,” saying golf should be held to a higher standard, while noting most fans were respectful.
• Heather McMahan resigned as on-course emcee after footage showed her joining a profane chant against McIlroy, and multiple players described personal taunts directed at Europe.
• American great Tom Watson issued a public apology for the crowd behavior as debate continued with Keegan Bradley’s more measured defense and criticism from Chipper Jones of McIlroy’s decision to have family on site.