Overview
- Footage posted by The Shotgun Start shows Don Rea performing Eminem’s “Lose Yourself” on the Saturday night of the Ryder Cup at a team hotel as the U.S. trailed 11.5–4.5.
- The timing resurfaced anger over earlier incidents that day, including repeated taunts of European players and a beer thrown near Rory McIlroy’s wife, Erica Stoll.
- Rea had initially downplayed the crowd conduct by comparing it to a youth soccer game, comments that drew rebukes from players including Matt Fitzpatrick and Rory McIlroy.
- Following criticism, Rea issued a letter to PGA of America members condemning the behavior, while CEO Derek Sprague apologized to McIlroy, Stoll, and Team Europe.
- The video’s circulation has intensified scrutiny of PGA leadership and prompted calls for accountability, even as Europe’s 15–13 win remains the sporting outcome.