Overview

• PGA of America CEO Derek Sprague said he sent a detailed apology email to Rory and Erica McIlroy and pledged improved event oversight.
• President Don Rea followed initial downplaying remarks with a member email acknowledging some spectator behavior was disrespectful and unacceptable.
• First‑tee emcee Heather McMahan apologized for participating in a profane chant toward Rory McIlroy and stepped down from her role.
• Reports documented a beer thrown that struck Erica McIlroy’s hat, increased security presence, and brief delays as police worked to calm sections of the crowd.
• Team Europe won 15-13, as debate continued with Matt Fitzpatrick criticizing Rea’s comments and Paul Azinger questioning Rory McIlroy’s own on-course language.