Overview

• Matt Fitzpatrick called Don Rea’s defense of the Bethpage atmosphere “offensive” to European supporters and said the trophy presentation felt tinged with bitterness as Europe won 15–13.
• Don Rea characterized the scenes as typical big‑event excitement and likened them to Rome 2023, a comparison Tyrrell Hatton rejected as nowhere near comparable.
• Heather McMahan said on her podcast that she did not start the vulgar chant at Rory McIlroy, expressed regret, apologized to Team Europe, and stepped down as first‑tee emcee.
• The PGA of America added security around McIlroy’s group after persistent heckling, with reports of a drink thrown toward his wife and players asking for disruptive fans to be removed.
• Media voices condemned the crowd, with ESPN’s Mike Greenberg calling the behavior “repulsive,” while Paul Azinger criticized McIlroy for decrying decorum after using profane retorts toward hecklers.