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Europe Seize 11.5–4.5 Ryder Cup Lead at Bethpage as Security Tightens and First‑Tee Host Resigns

Abusive heckling prompted tighter security alongside the resignation of the first‑tee host.

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Golf - The 2025 Ryder Cup - Bethpage Black Golf Course, Farmingdale, New York, United States - September 27, 2025 Team Europe's Rory McIlroy on the 6th hole during the four-balls REUTERS/Brendan Mcdermid

Overview

  • Team Europe lead 11.5–4.5 and need 2.5 points to retain the Ryder Cup or three to win outright.
  • The PGA of America added state police to matches, increased fan‑etiquette messaging and ejected spectators for abusive behavior.
  • First‑tee announcer Heather McMahan apologized and stepped down after encouraging an expletive chant directed at Rory McIlroy.
  • European captain Luke Donald said some fans crossed the line with personal insults and noise during shots, while U.S. captain Keegan Bradley called the crowd passionate and downplayed broader blame.
  • Viktor Hovland aggravated a neck issue and underwent scans, leaving his singles status uncertain and potentially forcing one match to be scratched and halved under event rules.