Overview

• Derek Sprague said he sent a detailed email apologizing to Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll and pledged that the PGA of America will do better at future events.
• First-tee emcee Heather McMahan resigned and apologized after briefly joining a “F— you, Rory” chant, later describing the atmosphere as toxic on her podcast.
• PGA president Don Rea downplayed the abuse by comparing it to Rome, drawing rebukes from Matt Fitzpatrick and Tyrrell Hatton, and later wrote that he was “not bothered” by criticism.
• Viral clips showed a homophobic slur directed at McIlroy and a drink thrown that hit Stoll, with security ejecting fans and extra police deployed during play.
• Europe retained the Ryder Cup 15–13, as debate over conduct persisted with Paul Azinger calling McIlroy’s expletive-laced responses inconsistent with his call for higher standards.