Overview
- Patrick Reed labeled the Bethpage crowd behavior "appalling" and "embarrassing as an American," urging accountability for abusive spectators.
- Gary Player said he wants the Ryder Cup abolished, calling it "the worst event in the world" after witnessing profanity and hostility toward Europe’s players.
- Former ESPN host Trey Wingo pushed back on abolition, urging strict spectator conduct rules instead of scrapping the event.
- The PGA of America confirmed first-tee emcee Heather McMahan led a vulgar chant at Rory McIlroy, then apologized and resigned, as officials also ejected fans and increased security.
- Reports said a thrown beer struck Rory McIlroy’s wife, Erica Stoll, intensifying condemnation following Team USA’s loss to Europe at Bethpage Black.