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McIlroy Condemns Abuse of Wife as Europe Retains Ryder Cup at Bethpage

He pledges stricter expectations for fan behavior at the 2027 event in Ireland.

Overview

  • Team Europe secured a 15–13 victory at Bethpage Black after a late American push on Sunday.
  • Erica Stoll faced sustained verbal abuse and had a plastic cup of beer thrown at her after Saturday fourballs while she was inside the ropes.
  • Rory McIlroy said Stoll is fine and called her a very strong woman who handled the week with class and dignity.
  • Justin Rose and Shane Lowry publicly backed Stoll, with Lowry describing the level of abuse as astonishing and praising her support of the team.
  • McIlroy vowed to tell fans in Ireland in 2027 that such conduct is unacceptable and noted he occasionally chirped back but aimed to lead with poise.