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McIlroy, Still 'Angry and Hurt' After Bethpage Abuse, Shifts Base to UK as PGA Chief Plans Apology

Reports say Ryder Cup hostility made the family's move to their renovated Surrey home easier.

Overview

  • McIlroy and his family are relocating to their Wentworth mansion in Surrey while keeping their home in Jupiter, Florida.
  • His wife, Erica Stoll, was struck by a thrown beer during the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, where McIlroy faced sustained abuse.
  • PGA of America CEO Derek Sprague said the behavior crossed the line and said he would email a heartfelt apology to McIlroy and his wife.
  • Commentators are speculating that McIlroy could reduce PGA Tour starts and play more on the DP World Tour, though no schedule changes have been confirmed.
  • McIlroy said golf should be held to a higher standard, noting that security was visible on site and describing the abusers as a minority of the crowd.